Taiwan aspires to become a global drone manufacturing hub. The goal is to reduce the West's dependence on China and strengthen its own defense. However, technological deficits and China's pressure on supply chains slow down progress.
By Andreas Landwehr
The tea house chain Chagee aims to overtake the struggling coffee house giant Starbucks in China. The latest US IPO is the starting signal for global expansion.
By Fabian Peltsch
The People's Liberation Army has surprisingly launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan. The deployment of the Shandong aircraft carrier battle group is attracting particular attention. Taiwan has put its troops on increased operational readiness.
By David Demes
Hundreds of Chinese mercenaries are fighting on the Russian side in Ukraine. One of them told Table.Briefings about his experiences, which are characterized by discrimination and inhumane conditions.
By Redaktion Table
European companies continue to relocate business functions to China to cut costs or to be able to adapt to the wishes of local customers. However, according to a report by the EU Chamber of Commerce, they are also increasingly doing so for other reasons.
By Jörn Petring
During her one-day stay in Beijing, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to persuade the Chinese government to cut back its support for Putin. How does she plan to achieve this?
By Angela Köckritz
Volkswagen's inglorious chapter in Xinjiang is history, but the damage has been done. The fact that Wolfsburg was able to convince its joint venture partner SAIC to pull out probably has a lot to do with the state-owned company's international ambitions.
By Marcel Grzanna
Namibia's ruling party Swapo is considered a close partner of Beijing. If it loses the presidential and parliamentary elections, China's quasi-monopolies in many economic sectors could also crumble.
By Fabian Peltsch
Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. The election night concluded with a clear outcome: Republican Donald Trump has won the presidency. Table.Briefings' US correspondent Tim Gabel reports from Washington.
By Tim Gabel
The Chinese government remains silent on the military cooperation between its neighbors Russia and North Korea. Yet this not only reduces its strategic advantages, but also increases the danger in its own backyard. However, a closer look reveals signs of disapproval.
By Redaktion Table
