As China’s President enters his third term, his political preferences directly undermine the economic achievements he envisions for his country for its 2049 centennial.
China’s Curious Choice to Stand with Russia
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In contrast to Putin, President Xi at least seems focused on the long game for his country. But why is Xi then supporting Putin’s win-today, lose-thereafter venture?
That Cold January 20, 2025
Living in a world where Xi and even Putin still stand tall and U.S. and European interests over how to deal with Russia and China differ significantly.
China’s Changing Tides
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Reflections on the hurdles that China’s economy faces – and why Xi Jinping has become the biggest risk to China’s future evolution.
Biden Vs. Xi: The Global Battle for Restoring Domestic Economic Balance
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How the fight against inequality at home unites — and separates — Biden and Xi Jinping. And who seems to have the upper hand.
Jeffrey Sachs: Xi Propagandist?
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One does not need to be a hardliner on China, just a global realist, to see that there is a vast gap between Xi’s rhetoric and reality.
Merkel and Her Ill-Advised CAI Deal
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What US and German political transitions mean for China relations.
A Different World for Joe Biden
Four years after Joe Biden concluded his tenure as Vice President of the United States, as U.S. President he encounters a very different world.
A Lesson from China’s Cultural Revolution
What can other countries learn from the devastating effects of China’s “Cultural Revolution”?