Nuclear weapons
Nuclear tests: Why Trump's announcement could be the start of a new arms race
China has called on the USA to comply with the nuclear test moratorium. The background to this is US President Donald Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons tests. At the same time, China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country. Experts fear the start of a new nuclear arms race.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein und Fabian Peltsch
Trade
US-China summit: Temporary defusing gives breathing space
The temporary easing of the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing has been greeted with relief in Europe. EU politicians are warning that the period of calm must be used to reduce economic dependencies.
Von Amelie Richter
China.Table
Trump meets Xi: China’s toughness in the trade dispute pays off
Donald Trump celebrates the meeting with Xi Jinping as a breakthrough. However, the fact that China had to make few new concessions can be seen as a success by the leadership in Beijing. China retains important leverage when it comes to export controls for rare earths.
Von Jörn Petring und Leonardo Pape
Thailand
Investments: Thailand relies on future technologies – and is racing against time
Southeast Asia benefits from its status as a geopolitical buffer zone for international investors. Thailand is particularly keen to attract investment in semiconductor technology and the data economy. However, the free trade agreement with the EU is still under negotiation.
Von Leonardo Pape
Ukraine war
Ukraine war: China prevents citizens from working as mercenaries for Russia
Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, China’s logistical and financial support for Russia in the Ukraine war is an open point of contention. Most recently, China apparently at least took steps to prevent its citizens from going to war for Russia.
Von Redaktion Table
AHK
AHK XDays: “Flagship” event in Suzhou will not take place in November
The postponement of the most important German-Chinese economic event comes in the middle of a phase of diplomatic irritation, shortly before Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s planned visit to Beijing.
Von Amelie Richter
Five-year plan
Five-Year Plan: China removes electric vehicles from list of strategic industries
In the Central Committee’s recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, electric vehicles are no longer listed as a strategic industry. Instead, quantum technology, embodied AI and 6G mobile communications are named as new growth drivers.
Von Fabian Peltsch
Semiconductors
Nexperia: Crisis costs know-how and threatens jobs
Shady practices at the Dutch chip manufacturer is putting European carmakers under pressure. Europe can probably only prevent a loss of production through diplomatic means. Meanwhile, the German government is keeping an eye on the collaboration between the Helmholtz Association and Nexperia Hamburg.
Von Fabian Peltsch und Marcel Grzanna
China (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1196 from October 30th, 2025
- Trump meets Xi: China’s toughness in the trade dispute pays off
- Nuclear tests: Why Trump's announcement could be the start of a new arms race
- Time.Table: Dates for the coming week
- After the US-China summit: Europe must use the breather in the trade dispute to its advantage
- SPD: Mützenich regrets canceling Wadephul trip
- View from China: The People’s Republic, Taiwan and the West in the global age of espionage
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