The Panamanian government has launched audits of the Hong Kong company Hutchison Ports, which operates on the Panama Canal. Meanwhile, President Mulino once again rejected Donald Trump's claims to the Canal.
By Leonardo Pape
Russia and China want to deepen their strategic partnership further. In a video broadcast a few hours after Donald Trump took office, Xi called the Russian president his "dear friend." Putin reaffirmed China's claim to Taiwan, among other things.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese AI companies are focusing on commercializing Large Language Models (LLMs), with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) leading adoption, driven by strong finances and policy support.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The world's leading battery manufacturer CATL is apparently planning further European production sites. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Group Vice President Jian Pan held out the prospect of new joint venture projects for battery factories this year.
By Leonardo Pape
Around 95 million people in China suffer from depression, and younger people are particularly at risk. Mental health has recently been discussed more openly online – but many social taboos remain.
By Redaktion Table
The possibility of Chinese investors taking over struggling VW plants is causing a stir in Germany. China does not have the best reputation when it comes to workers' rights. German trade unions and works councils, however, value Chinese investors.
By Christian Domke Seidel
It seems as if Germany can hardly counter China's geopolitical superiority in Africa. But this is not the case, says Wolfgang Stefinger, development politician for the Christian Social Union (CSU). However, what is needed is a reform of Germany's Africa policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
EU negotiations with China on patent royalty rates have been unsuccessful. Brussels is now pushing for WTO consultations to protect European high-tech companies.
By Fabian Peltsch
Zhang Yu has connected Germany and China through art and culture for 20 years. Intercultural dialog is more important today than ever, says the former entrepreneur. Her next major project is a concert of Chinese rock music and German classical music at the Berlin Philharmonie.
By Redaktion Table
