Dialogue

Noble Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz shares his perspectives on issues related to China’s economy, including economic growth under reform and opening-up, China's progress during its green transition and China-U.S. trade relations during Donald Trump's next term.

For the first time in 14 years, China is changing its stance on monetary policy from “prudent” to “moderately loose.” After a key leadership meeting, the country is to implement a “more proactive” fiscal policy. What factors have contributed to the government's new approach? And what policies can we expect to stabilize the economy?

This special edition of Dialogue focuses on the theme of Further Comprehensive Deepening of Reforms: Connotation, Prospects and Opportunities.

In this special edition, we examine China’s high-standard opening-up and new drivers for global economic growth.

Chinese authorities have condemned the U.S. for arranging the “stopover” of Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te. The Chinese side reiterates the Taiwan question is one of China's core interests and it is the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-U.S. relations. Experts share their opinions on issues such as the Taiwan politician’s intentions with the stopover, the sensitivity of the Taiwan question in China-U.S. relations and potential policies of the new U.S. government regarding Taiwan.

Former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome shares his perspectives on issues such as Ethiopia’s role after becoming a BRICS member, China-Ethiopia economic and trade relations and the significance of Belt and Road cooperation for the African country.

In this special edition, we speak with President Jens Eskelund of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for Europe’s perceptions of the Chinese economy.

Major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, have further relaxed real estate policies with moves to slash taxes on transactions. These measures follow a series of stimulus policies in September that brought noticeable improvements in October. Can we expect a more positive performance in China's property sector as further policies take effect in December? And how long will it take for the market to bottom out?

China-EU relations play a crucial role in the global business landscape, together accounting for one third of global GDP. Despite the ups and downs in bilateral relations in 2024, discussions to secure a better balance between competition and cooperation are ongoing. How should China and the EU better manage the increasingly complex ties? What are the prospects for China’s economy following the recent stimulus package? What should the future of globalization look like?

Friday marks the closing of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. Climate finance has taken center stage at this year’s event. How should countries share the financial responsibilities? How can they meet the economic commitments during this era of global uncertainty and economic downturn?