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In a two-hour telephone conversation with Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao, the EU Trade Commissioner succeeded in getting China to agree to intensify contacts with the EU.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China supplies a large share of the rare earths that Europe’s industry relies on. CDU politician Nicolas Zippelius explains how Germany could meet its demand for rare earths independently of China.
By Angela Köckritz
The Dutch government has brought the chip manufacturer Nexperia under state control following internal irregularities. Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao to find a solution.
By Amelie Richter
From now on, Beijing pupils will receive eight hours of compulsory AI lessons per year. Other provinces also have big plans. But there continues to be doubt about how effective these will be.
By Redaktion Table
September and October are the peak season for real estate buyers. Nevertheless, the past two months have been a disaster for China’s real estate companies.
By Redaktion Table
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 key figures on the China scene. Selected by the China.Table editorial team in 10 categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration and associations to think tanks, foundations, science, NGOs and society. Today: politics.
By Redaktion Table
The founder of an NGO emerges as a new political face from the protests of young people in Nepal. At 36, however, he is a thorn in the side of some members of Gen Z.
By Marcel Grzanna
US President Donald Trump plans to visit China in early 2026 to negotiate a “fair trade agreement” with Xi Jinping. At the same time, he signed a billion-dollar agreement with Australian Prime Minister Albanese on rare earths.
By Amelie Richter