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“The EU and China both face substantial risks: China needs EU demand to absorb overcapacity, while the EU can’t afford China-induced de-industrialization. Finding a compromise in this dynamic remains unlikely.”

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Calendar of party and state meetings

The latest top-level meetings reveal governing and economic priorities within China. For instance, over the last couple of months the Politburo has been preparing for the upcoming Fifth Plenum of the CCP Central Committee focusing on strict governance of the party and addressing the need to resolve problems facing “party building.” On the state side, economic issues are front and center, with an admission of “weakness in economic performance” and that "insufficient domestic demand remains prominent.” Explore our calendar of key party and state meetings to learn more.

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