EU Chamber Joerg Wuttke on China's Party Congress

The transcript discusses the Chinese Party Congress, focusing on ideology, COVID policies, and economic impacts. It highlights the division among businesses regarding China's COVID strategy and the lack of new European investments. The geopolitical shift under Xi Jinping is examined, with concerns about China's inward focus and its stance on the Ukraine conflict. The potential outcomes of the Party Congress and investor concerns are also explored, emphasizing the importance of economic indicators and policy changes.

What is the primary focus of the upcoming party Congress as discussed in the first section?

• Economic reforms

• Ideology and leadership

• Military expansion

• Environmental policies

What is a potential indicator of policy change in China according to the first section?

• Reduction in trade tariffs

• Changes in COVID-19 policy

• Introduction of new vaccines

• Increased military spending

How have China's COVID-19 policies affected European investments?

• Decrease in new investments

• No change in investments

• Increased investments

• Shift to technology investments

What is the sentiment among businesses regarding China's economic policies?

• Unanimous support

• Complete opposition

• Divided opinions

• Indifference

What significant change in China's approach is highlighted in the third section?

• Focus on military alliances

• Shift from openness to ideological focus

• Increased foreign trade

• Emphasis on environmental sustainability

What geopolitical change has occurred in China over the past five years?

• More isolationist policies

• Stronger alliances with Europe

• Greater economic integration

• Increased openness

What is China's stance on the Ukraine conflict as mentioned in the final section?

• Neutral and non-engaged

• Supporting Russia

• Actively supporting Ukraine

• Leading peace negotiations