People over 35 hardly have any career opportunities in China. Age discrimination has become a serious social conflict. During the National People's Congress, several members of parliament demanded that the problem finally be addressed.
By Redaktion Table
Over the weekend, registrations of over 1,000 US meat exporters to China expired. Some have now been renewed. However, beef producers still wait.
By Emily Kossak
The OECD forecasts shrinking growth for Germany in 2025. One of the reasons is low exports and competition from China. In the People's Republic, inflation is set to rise.
By Emily Kossak
Purchase incentives for Chinese consumers are beginning to bear fruit. However, in the past, China has only managed to boost domestic consumption temporarily. The economic planners now want to get to the root of the problem with paid leave and childcare support.
By Marcel Grzanna
If an authoritarian party gains power, they may come to a scientific organization the next morning for an answer: "Are you with or against us?" The media may also knock on the door: "Why do you support researchers who speak against German interests?" Institutional neutrality can provide a response that helps to buffer the pressure.
By Marcel Grzanna
Europe is investing too little in research and innovation – and risking its technological sovereignty. Nathanael Liminski (CDU) warns that there is a particular risk of falling behind in future technologies. The NRW Minister for Europe is calling for determined investment, for example in the Einstein Telescope.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Top managers from companies all over the world, including Germany, are represented at the China Development Forum. Selected participants will meet Xi Jinping there.
By Emily Kossak
The rating agency downgraded Volkswagen. Meanwhile, the company plans to launch eight new models in cooperation with its Chinese partner in 2026.
By Emily Kossak
In its election manifesto, the CDU/CSU announced plans to establish "a network for independent China studies." However, independent China studies have existed for a long time, writes Merle Groneweg. The employee of the "China Competence Training Center" and the HU Berlin argues that China competence in Germany should not be reinvented every three years.
By Leonardo Pape
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on all governments not to forcibly return Uyghurs to China. The European Parliament had also condemned the deportations.
By Manuel Changming Liu
