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Elmos: Politically sound, factually exaggerated

By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?

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China Singles Day

Singles' Day: a slump in consumer spending

Singles' Day, the world's biggest shopping festival, has lost much of its luster. For Internet giants like Alibaba and JD.com, this is additional bad news. After all, they are already struggling with serious problems.

By Redaktion Table

Shanghai-Expo: Rede von Charles Michel

Expo cancels recorded speech by EU Council President Michel

In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.

By Amelie Richter

Foreign investors welcome in China's ports

The planned investment of COSCO in the “Tollerort” Terminal of Hamburg’s port has raised a multi-faceted discussion about Chinese investments in European infrastructure. One of the points of debate is the question of reciprocal opportunities for foreign investors to invest in Chinese terminal operation. Currently, at least 34 port terminals in China have one or more non-mainland investors.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Stephen S. Roach

Xi's conflict-prone China

The just-concluded 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China revealed that, for President Xi Jinping, foregone economic growth is a necessary price to pay for national security. And it is clear from who will surround him at the top of the Party in the coming years where he believes the main threat to China lies.

By Experts Table.Briefings