The mixed picture in China's economic data reflects the tension of the trade dispute with the US. While home prices have risen slightly, industrial output remains below the critical growth threshold.
By Ning Wang
China claims to be a spokesperson for the countries of the Global South. However, Chinese overcapacity is also hampering their economic development. In this interview, Aya Adachi from the Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology at the German Council on Foreign Relations explains the reasons.
By Angela Köckritz
Chinese state media mocked the temporary suspension of US tariffs, celebrating it as a symbolic victory in the trade dispute with Washington. But for European companies operating in China, the ongoing trade tensions remain a burden. More pressing, however, are concerns over the sluggish state of China’s domestic economy.
By Jörn Petring
The industrial policy strategy "Made in China 2025" stands for China's goal of becoming one of the world's leading and most competitive economies. A new study shows that society is proud of this progress and concerned about the social consequences.
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The ASEAN and GCC states meet with China at a joint summit for the first time. They aim to create an economic counterweight to the West. Given the complicated diplomatic relations, observers are skeptical as to whether any concrete results will be achieved. However, the focus is on something else anyway.
By Emily Kossak
The EU Commission aims to reduce bureaucracy through omnibus legislation — but the impact so far has been limited. Eurochambres President Vladimír Dlouhý cautions that without bold simplification, Europe’s economic competitiveness could suffer lasting harm.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Private companies generate more than half of China's gross domestic product, yet they are sometimes disadvantaged compared to state-owned companies. A new law is supposed to ensure equality and provide vital information for foreign companies.
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The USA and China continue their trade talks on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce sharply criticized the latest round of US semiconductor export controls.
By Leonardo Pape
Last week, Economics Minister Reiche spoke of putting "at least 20 gigawatts of gas-fired power plants" out to tender. This would go beyond the coalition agreement and has met with resistance.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
For decades, China lived off investments and exports – but the model has started to show cracks. Now, the trade conflict with the United States has finally forced Beijing to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
