In a former hookah bar in Berlin-Wedding, Hong Kong curator Mary Lee has created ‘encounters,’ a space for art books and meet-ups. Her goal: to bring together Hong Kongers, Taiwanese, and mainland Chinese – despite political tensions and conflicting identities.
By Fabian Peltsch
The dispute over the future of the Chinese video platform TikTok in the USA has apparently been settled after around a year. The details of the agreement will be announced on Friday.
By Marcel Grzanna
From January 2026, embassies and consulates in China will have to recruit Chinese employees through an agency. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is behind the agency.
By Redaktion Table
Is the pipeline coming or not? The announced "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline could revolutionize the energy markets, giving China more influence over Russia. But despite the memorandum, construction is still in limbo.
By Jörn Petring
Hu Anyan delivered parcels and wrote a book about China's working reality, which will be available in German in a few weeks. In this interview, he talks about exploitation, the lack of respect for simple jobs – and why it is becoming more difficult to achieve professional fulfillment in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese and US government representatives are meeting for the fourth time in four months to seek a solution. The meeting in Madrid could lay the groundwork for a successful summit between head of state Xi and President Trump.
By Marcel Grzanna
According to a media report, Beijing has invited Donald Trump to visit China. The United States reaction from the White House has so far been reserved. Meanwhile, South Korea's foreign minister is planning to travel to China for talks.
By Ning Wang
A Taiwanese politician has warned of an invasion by China. Beijing's plans to invade are progressing and aim to oust the USA from the Asia-Pacific region.
By Ning Wang
The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of AfD MP Maximilian Krah and authorized searches. Krah is under investigation for money laundering and bribery. He is alleged to have received money from China.
By Ning Wang
