How resilient is China? Managing political and economic vulnerability

Facing a world of heightened geopolitical contest and a fragmenting global economy, China maintains a posture of confidence despite increasing external uncertainty and domestic stress. At the same time, the slowing momentum in parts of the economy, low sentiment among households and private businesses, and rising discontent about youth unemployment, begin to contest perceptions of Party legitimacy. And there are signs of inner political tensions, including high-profile anti-corruption drives and shake-ups among senior officials, as well as turmoil in the PLA.

The European China Knowledge Network (E-CKN) and Bruegel invite you to a closed-door discussion, where we will examine China's current resilience outlook, focusing on political signals, economic pressures, and elite dynamics, and explore how this might impact China’s foreign policy and external relations, including implications for the European Union.