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China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China – Hungary stands out: Budapest repeatedly shows itself to be openly positive towards Beijing. According to analysts, however, this does little for the country economically. The ties are based more on political reasons and offer opportunities for provocation in the direction of Brussels. The campus project of Fudan University in Budapest is now generating new resentment.
By Amelie Richter
The new Chinese data protection law, the Data Security Law (DSL), which is to regulate the use of personal data, is largely based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Unlike the EU, Beijing reserves extensive data processing powers. For foreign companies with data in China, the legal basis will change this year.
By Frank Sieren
The shortage of microchips from Taiwan is only slowly disappearing. German carmakers are therefore threatened with short-time work, and assembly lines in China are also at a standstill. One of the reasons is a "toilet paper effect" – when some players start hoarding, others also build up larger stocks. China is reacting with gigantic investments.
By Felix Lee
Since 2015, the European External Action Service has been analyzing disinformation campaigns that reach the EU from Russia to undermine democratic institutions – comparable activities from China, by contrast, are treated poorly. This is also because the European Council has not yet issued an official mandate to consistently pursue Chinese misinformation. Critics accuse the EU of a lack of political will.
By Marcel Grzanna