
China also wants to become more independent from the West in the field of biomedicine. This includes the development of mRNA vaccines. The gap to Germany and the USA is smaller than it first appeared. Beijing is supporting existing start-ups until COVID vaccines are ready for the market, relying on tried-and-tested industrial policy measures.
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Joe Biden should roll back the tariffs Donald Trump imposed on China. They are hurting US workers and companies and have failed to bring down the overall US trade deficit. However, Biden should persuade China to do something in return, for example, in the climate sector.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to build a new mega dam. It is supposed to generate three times more energy than the famous Three Gorges Dam. India and other neighboring states fear being cut off from important water sources in Tibet.
By Redaktion Table
A unified NATO strategy is "overdue", according to the former German defense minister. In an interview with China.Table, Thomas de Maizière calls for NATO to quickly obtain a concrete overview of Chinese investments relevant to security policy and set up a China body for the defense alliance. He also warns against annexing Hong Kong and a possible invasion of Taiwan.
By Amelie Richter