Many of us hope that Beijing will mediate in the Ukraine war. However, China and Russia are much closer than some think. Their alliance has deep historical and ideological roots.
By Redaktion Table
E-cigarettes are one of China's biggest export hits. Over 90 percent of vapes come from there to us. At home, the devices are officially almost banned due to youth protection and health concerns.
By Fabian Peltsch
Tim Walz could become the new Vice President of the USA. His career is marked by a significant foreign policy aspect: China. Walz presents himself distinctly differently from the Republicans around Donald Trump.
By Michael Radunski
The world is reacting to China's record trade surplus of 99 billion US dollars. More and more countries are imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods to protect domestic industry or reduce dependencies.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Samsung's AI division is booming. Because Chinese companies fear an escalation of the tech war with the US, they are massively stocking up on high-performance AI memory from the South Korean company.
By Redaktion Table
The Xpeng subsidiary Aeroht wants to start commercializing its flying cars with a successful financing round. Several state-owned companies from Guangdong are reportedly on board.
By Christiane Kuehl
While Oeko-Test in Germany warns of toxins in products from the Chinese fast-fashion manufacturer Shein, the company is expanding as the market leader in South Africa, which is causing problems for local fashion companies.
By Andreas Sieren
Hu Xijin has been deeply rooted in the Communists' propaganda system for decades – and is known for his criticism of the West. However, the former Global Times editor-in-chief has also repeatedly voiced internal criticism. Now, he has apparently gone too far.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to tighten controls on three chemicals used to produce the addictive painkiller fentanyl. More than 100,000 people in the US died from illegal fentanyl in 2023. It is mainly manufactured in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
