Hangzhou has evolved into one of China's most attractive technology and innovation hubs. Thanks to a business-friendly local policy for start-ups such as DeepSeek, the city could soon surpass tech metropolises like Shenzhen or Guangzhou.
By Fabian Peltsch
Germany has voted. The winner is the conservative CDU/CSU. We asked China observers on Sunday evening about the implications for relations between Berlin and Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
China seeks to be the leading AI superpower by 2030. Fabian Westerheide analyzes for Table.Briefings why billions in government investment and vast amounts of data are not enough to overtake the US.
By Redaktion Table
Some of the tech group Meituan's food delivery staff will receive social benefits. Competitor JD advertises on social media with insurance for employees. Courier service companies in China have repeatedly come under criticism due to allegations of exploitative working conditions.
By Ning Wang
Vladimir Putin's regime has so far successfully averted the consequences of Western sanctions against Russian energy trade. China and India play a key role in this. This is revealed by data from the Finnish organization Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
By Amelie Richter
Former ICBC Vice President Zhang Hongli has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court. Zhang is accused of embezzling funds worth over 24 million US dollars. Due to Zhang's cooperation with the authorities, the execution of the sentence will be postponed for two years.
By Ning Wang
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi plans to travel to Moscow soon. His Russian counterpart Lavrov announced the visit following bilateral talks on the sidelines of a G20 ministerial meeting.
By Leonardo Pape
After Meta, TikTok has also reduced its content moderation. Insiders report layoffs in the security department – the company refuses to comment on possible consequences.
By Fabian Peltsch
How should Germany position itself in the rivalry between the United States and China? Which political factions would be best suited to shape relations with the People's Republic? Michael Schumann from China-Brücke and political scientist Andreas Fulda represent two sides of the China debate in Germany. Here, they share their perspectives.
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