"Peak China or New China" features Keyu Jin, a well-connected professor and author, and Jörg Wuttke, President Emeritus of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. They discuss China's struggling economy, the dilemma of foreign companies deciding to stay or go, China's potential for innovation, needed reforms, and the future of the technology and innovation sector. They examine the macroeconomic situation, the next generation's impact, and the implications of US-China decoupling on China's alliances and global economy.

Jörg Wuttke, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China and Chief Representative of BASF China, shares his insights into the evolving landscape of China's economy. He discusses the significant role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and how they affect both competition and political stability. Wuttke highlights the inefficiencies of SOEs and the challenges faced by private enterprises and foreign businesses. He also dives into the Communist Party's growing influence on corporate governance, and speculates on China's economic future amidst global changes.

Jörg Wuttke, former President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, shares intriguing negotiation stories from his 25 years of experience in Beijing. He emphasizes the importance of going in as a mouse rather than a lion. Topics discussed include learning Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War', enduring silence, and the most authentic politician to negotiate with Beijing.