Meet the "Top of the Table": the 100 most influential figures in the German-speaking China scene. Selected by the China.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, think tanks and business. Today: the most important personalities in politics. Here’s an overview.
By Redaktion Table
Over the past year, data exchange has been a significant concern for foreign companies in China. Beijing initially introduced stricter regulations, which were later relaxed, leaving many questions still unresolved.
By Amelie Richter
Think tanks Merics, Chatham House, and the US-based German Marshall Fund advocate for adding to the EU's triad view of China as a partner, competitor and rival: Beijing is also a security threat due to its connection with Russia.
By Amelie Richter
China has embraced range extenders on a large scale, significantly driving the mobility transformation. Whether European manufacturers will follow suit remains unclear.
By Christian Domke Seidel
For the first time in the history of space travel, the Chinese Chang'e-6 probe has brought samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth. Scientists expect to find ancient volcanic rock.
By Christiane Kuehl
After weeks of delay, the EU countries have approved a new sanctions package against Russia. It adds 19 Chinese companies to the existing EU sanctions list. Some are accused of doing business with the Wagner Group.
By Christiane Kuehl
Federal Minister of Transport Volker Wissing is visiting Beijing and Shanghai this week. He is visiting German companies and opening a trade fair. A meeting with his Chinese counterpart is also planned.
By Carolyn Braun
The EU’s pre-disclosed EV tariffs have led China to prepare retaliatory measures – and has already targeted certain goods. These affect different EU countries to varying degrees.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Security circles and several German ministries are concerned about the planned sale of MAN's gas turbine business to a Chinese company. The company in question maintains close ties to the arms industry in the People's Republic.
By Carolyn Braun
