Former anti-corruption inspector Li Gang is sentenced to 15 years in prison for accepting bribes. His sentence has been reduced because he provided important information, according to Chinese state media.
By Julia Fiedler
Emmanuel Macron travels to Beijing to discuss international crises, trade issues and Europe's new China strategy with Xi Jinping. The Franco-Chinese relationship has rarely been as complex as it is now.
By Amelie Richter
A huge corruption scandal involving flood aid triggers mass protests in the Philippines. The crisis reveals deep social inequality and a powerful elite that is losing the trust of the population. The economy is also suffering.
By Leonardo Pape
Things went a little better for German companies in China this year. Of all things, the foreign expansion of Chinese companies is opening up new opportunities for them – but at the same time, technological pressure is growing.
By Jörn Petring
China's influence on international research is growing. In terms of citations, the country is on a par with the EU and the USA. In the AI sector, no other country publishes more than the People's Republic.
By Markus Weisskopf
According to insiders, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is traveling to China next week. The visit serves as preparation for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's upcoming trip next year.
By Amelie Richter
Meet the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 most influential figures shaping the China landscape. Selected by the China.Table Editorial Team across ten categories – from politics, business, consulting and associations to think tanks, foundations, academia, NGOs and civil society. Today: think tanks.
By Redaktion Table
The market is booming: In China, children's smartwatches have long been part of everyday life for parents, and now the industry leader Imoo is expanding into Europe. But behind GPS tracking, communication apps and AI functions are debates about security and data usage.
By Fabian Peltsch
