China's rural banks are being merged into larger institutions. Read Table.Briefings to find out whether this will prevent insolvencies in the future.
By Emily Kossak
Liu Weidong from the state-owned China South Industries Group has been accused of violating the law and disciplinary regulations. His group manufactures automobiles, defense equipment and high-tech industrial products.
By Emily Kossak
According to the Estonian secret service, China is a central smuggling hub for Western high-tech components to Russia. Drone production in particular benefits from this.
By Fabian Peltsch
AI export quotas divide the world into the good guys, the bad guys, and those who have to choose sides. The United States is trying to regulate the technology while it still can – even if the AI from Chinese company DeepSeek requires less computing power, it still relies on US chips.
By Amelie Richter
The idea of withdrawing the privileges of a normal trading partner from China is circulating in Washington. Ending the so-called PNTR status would have far-reaching consequences.
By Jörn Petring
While Europe is leading the way with strict AI rules, China is taking a pragmatic approach – and strict control. The Chinese model with its strong ideological control could be particularly attractive for governments in the Global South.
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According to insiders, the Chinese battery giant CATL plans an IPO worth billions in Hong Kong. The move could also serve as a hedge in the growing trade conflict between China and the US.
By Fabian Peltsch
Although many German companies are aware of China-related risks, a new study shows that few of them distance themselves from suppliers and other Chinese upstream services. Over 60 percent of companies consider such measures to be too costly.
By Leonardo Pape
In 2024, China's state-owned enterprises recorded only modest revenue growth. The government has set itself ambitious targets for 2025, which it hopes to achieve with more innovation and modernization in strategic growth sectors.
By Experts Table.Briefings
