Meet the "Top of the Table": 100 key minds from the German-speaking China scene. Selected by the China.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: Key personalities from the public sector.
By Redaktion Table
Foreign Office spokeswoman Hua Chunying has been promoted to deputy foreign minister. She became world-famous as a "wolf warrior" with a superior smile. Now, she is the only woman among five deputy ministers.
By Redaktion Table
China is increasing spending on the development of its chip industry. To this end, Beijing is launching another multi-billion investment fund, to which the Ministry of Finance is contributing large sums of money.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan will not be allowed to attend the annual meeting of the World Health Organization. The island's government did not receive an invitation on Monday. Yet Taiwan's cooperation would be particularly important for the prevention of pandemics.
By Michael Radunski
China, Japan and South Korea held a trilateral summit for the first time in almost five years. The three countries aim to conclude a free trade agreement. However, differences in security policy are becoming apparent.
By Michael Radunski
The measures for the EU’s 2030 climate target are not sufficient to achieve the 2040 target. Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, explains in an interview which instruments can achieve the goals most cost-effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
Ukraine asks the heads of China and the USA to attend the peace summit in Switzerland. The USA agrees. In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticizes Beijing for fuelling the war in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
The seven leading Western industrialized nations accuse China of flooding foreign markets with products at dumping prices. At the end of their meeting, they said they were considering taking steps at the World Trade Organization.
By Redaktion Table
