When it comes to relations with China, a Chancellor Merz could abandon Germany's cautious to pragmatic China policy. In the past, Merz has repeatedly positioned himself as a harsh critic of the People's Republic.
By Redaktion Table
During his Europe visit, Trade Minister Wang Wentao met with Economics Minister Robert Habeck on Tuesday. Habeck called for fair competition and spoke out in favor of a political solution to the trade conflict over Chinese EVs.
By Christiane Kuehl
After suspending eight suspicious Chinese projects, the German Federal Environment Agency is following up. It plans to reverse a total of 45 "Upstream Emission Reductions" (UER) projects by German and international companies. The authority sees systematic fraud at work.
By Christiane Kuehl
A decade ago, China was on track to peak coal consumption, but coal is on the rise again. Coal's share of consumption is still falling, but the trend is being undermined by the rapid growth in total energy consumption.
By Experts Table.Briefings
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented her cabinet. It includes a few surprises – also with regard to China.
By Amelie Richter
China and the Philippines are engaged in a bitter dispute over the strategically important Sabina Reef in the South China Sea. Most recently, there have been clashes resulting in injured people. With consequences: Manila has now been forced to withdraw a ship. This could be the harbinger of a decision in the lengthy dispute.
By Michael Radunski
After 18 years in Chinese prison, a US pastor is free again. According to the United States, the man was wrongly convicted.
By Marcel Grzanna
China has discovered new rare earth deposits that will further expand the People's Republic's dominant position. This is already raising international concerns. Most recently, Beijing imposed export restrictions.
By Michael Radunski
Olaf Scholz is working hard in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to forge closer ties with Central Asia. In an interview, André Algermissen from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation praises the Chancellor's efforts – but emphasizes that this must be implemented with genuine partnership.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese steel is flooding the European Union. In an interview with Table.Briefings, the Managing Director of the German Steel Association warns of drastic consequences and calls on the EU to take decisive countermeasures.
By Marcel Grzanna
