According to information from Beijing, France’s president will meet China’s leader Xi Jinping next week. His visit marks the beginning of a new wave of high-level European diplomacy in China.
By Redaktion Table
Indonesia has identified 128 hydrocarbon basins across the archipelago – but only 20 have been developed so far. New government regulations are aimed at attracting foreign investors.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Nordschleife at the Nürburgring is a mystical proving ground for German carmakers – a place where they test, measure and reaffirm their identity. Now the Chinese manufacturer BYD has set a production-car record there, leaving a painful mark on Germany’s automotive self-image.
By Christian Domke Seidel
A new study warns that more than 2,400 mines along Southeast Asia’s major rivers are releasing toxic chemicals – posing risks to millions of people in the region and to global consumers. Many of the mining operations are backed by China.
By Yi Ling Pan
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to travel to Beijing before the end of the year. He said he is ready at any time to place greater emphasis on the partnership aspect of the bilateral relationship.
By Angela Köckritz
Meet the Top 100 of the Table 2025: The one hundred most influential figures in the China community. 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’s focus: Foundations.
By Redaktion Table
South Korean President Lee seeks to raise his country’s diplomatic profile. In Ankara, he laid the groundwork for South Korean investment in Turkey’s nuclear energy sector.
By Marcel Grzanna
In the period from 2026 to 2030, the combination of energy storage and renewables could accelerate China's energy transition. However, Greenpeace East Asia warns of a slowdown in the renewables boom.
By Nico Beckert
In a telephone call with US President Trump, Xi Jinping insists on Beijing's claim to Taiwan. He also calls for further stabilization of bilateral relations.
By Yi Ling Pan
