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Luckin Coffee triumphs over Starbucks

Chinese brands are overtaking former Western heavyweights. One example is Luckin Coffee. Starbucks used to dominate the market for on-the-go coffee. Now, a domestic competitor is taking over. The ingredients are the same as in other sectors: A better sense of the market and a head start on digitization. Zero Covid speeds up the shift.

By Redaktion Table

Corn: Potential crop failure could impact global market

The next few weeks will be crucial for China's spring sowing season. But Beijing's zero-covid strategy hits the agricultural sector hard. In the northeastern province of Jilin in particular, where a lot of corn is grown, sowing might not happen at all this year. This adds to the problematic situation around the world.

By Ning Wang

Taiwan Militär Handbuch

In Ukraine's shadow: Taiwan rethinks its strategy

Taipei is on high alert, not only since the Russian invasion of Ukraine - however, the war in Europe has sparked a debate in Taiwan about extending conscription. But experts say that is impossible in the short term. For reservists, however, refresher training has already been overhauled. One participant recounts his impressions of the "toughest training in the history" of the island for China.Table.

By Redaktion Table