Publisher Jimmy Lai is on trial in Hong Kong for his dedication to freedom and civil rights. He faces a life sentence for alleged violations of the National Security Law.
By Jörn Petring
Contrary to all promises, global coal consumption reached a new record level in 2023. And China is one of the drivers. In 2024, the International Energy Agency at least expects a decline.
By Felix Lee
The State Council announced new regulations for shadow banks. The aim is to make the financial sector more transparent. Up to now, risks worth billions have been lurking here.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Europe, the USA and China: power has many dimensions, and reducing Europe to the economy overlooks this. The constellation is also very different from the Cold War era. This text is a reaction to an interview with Eberhard Sandschneider.
By Experts Table.Briefings
International media have obtained chat logs documenting the activities of Chinese state security in Germany. One of the intelligence service's agents was apparently a Belgian politician, a target of the operations was Xinjiang researcher Adrian Zenz.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Germany is not the only country to pursue a values-based foreign policy, with democracy and human rights at its core. However, the results in the Land of the Rising Sun are also meager. Ultimately, the Japanese aim to separate themselves from China.
By Redaktion Table
China uses Kenya as a stepping stone into the African market. However, in an interview conducted by Fabian Peltsch, risk analyst Dismas Kizito Mokua warns that Chinese investors must consider local interests more if they want to be successful.
By Fabian Peltsch
A report by the World Bank predicts a decline in economic growth in China in the coming year. The Chinese economy has been characterized by strong ups and downs in recent years.
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