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Private Enterprise under Xiconomics: How Party Cells and Golden Shares Work – and What Europe Should Do
This article is a translation of the German-language memo “Chinas Privatunternehmen unter ‘Xiconomics’” by Kai von Carnap, published by the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) in May 2025. China’s tech champions often emphasize…
Xi Jinping’s Grand Bargain: Taming and Empowering China’s Private Enterprises
Xi Jinping wants China to believe he has always supported private business. Before the 2025 National People’s Congress, a People’s Daily report detailed how he has done so at every stage of his career: “He is…
Voice for CHOICE #39: Eyes on Xi Jinping’s Visit to France with Abigaël Vasselier
In early May, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to France to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. This visit, his first to Europe since the pandemic…
Doing Business in Xi’s China
Since Xi Jinping came to power, a lot has changed in China and business is no exception. ‘Chinese characteristics’ have always influenced business practices, but lately, the meaning of this phrase has changed. The environment is becoming more dangerous for companies that reach a certain level of clout, some sectors are favored, while others get the short end of the stick. Undoubtedly, politics is back with full force in the Chinese economy.
China and the US Decide to Compete More Responsibly
The US-China summit in San Francisco ended on a surprisingly positive note. While there are no signs of a wider détente, a short-term rapprochement might stabilize the fraught ties between the two superpowers.
Putin in China: What Did Russian State Media Say?
Despite glowing reviews of Putin’s reception in Beijing, Russia cannot conceal the difficulties of its pivot to the East.
EU Assertive, Not United on China
The visit by French President Macron and European Commission President Von der Leyen to China shows that a fragmented European approach can easily be taken advantage of by Beijing.
Reshuffles of Provincial Leadership in China Signal Evolving Nature of Xi Jinping’s Power
The time between the Chinese Communist Party Congress in October last year and the beginning of the new term of the National People’s Congress in March may seem like a political off-season. However, this transitional period between the selection of the Party leadership and the new State Council is filled with the reshuffle of numerous vital posts, including in the provincial leadership teams. These personal moves can say a lot about the dynamics of power within the party.
The Winner’s Dilemmas – Xi Jinping After the 20th Party Congress
While Xi Jinping emerged as an uncontested winner from the Party Congress, he faces significant governance challenges ahead.
