China's manufacturers of offshore wind turbines suffered a decline in profits in 2023. Expansion slowed, partly due to the loss of subsidies, bureaucratic hurdles and increasingly scarce marine areas.
By Christiane Kuehl
The German automotive supplier and technology group ZF has received permission to carry out level 4 autonomous driving tests on Shanghai's roads. The company is the first foreign supplier to receive such a license.
By Christiane Kuehl
Football superstar Lionel Messi only sat on the bench at a friendly match in Hong Kong – triggering a storm of protest. The organizer now wants to refund the outraged fans half of the ticket costs.
By Christiane Kuehl
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the new lunar year began in China and for Chinese communities around the world. The Year of the Dragon, traditionally associated with high hopes, has succeeded the Year of the Rabbit.
By Christiane Kuehl
Car sales in China slowed down at the beginning of the year. Although there were no New Year holidays in January, sales were lower than in December. It was the first monthly decline since August and also affected the electric segment.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing will continue to refrain from taking action against the attacks by the Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, even though they also have economic disadvantages for China. The geostrategic component is more important in the government's plans.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Irish human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher leads the international defense of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai. In an interview with Table.Media, she calls on the EU and Germany to hold China more accountable.
By Redaktion Table
German politicians welcome BASF's withdrawal from Xinjiang. And yet, there is criticism. Because the company reacted late. In order to avoid angering the Chinese leadership, BASF also stresses environmental reasons for its decision.
By Marcel Grzanna
Consumer prices have been falling for months. The government is challenged in the fight against deflation. The dilemma: interest rate cuts, which are intended to stimulate the economy, could accelerate currency devaluation.
By Redaktion Table
