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In the annexes to the investment agreement between the EU and China, there is also a paragraph dealing with NGOs in the People's Republic. The fact that such a passage can be found in the CAI comes as a surprise to politicians and those affected. Not only is it similar to the already strict NGO law of 2017, but China also reserves the right to fill leading positions with Chinese. There is also criticism of the fact that foreign investment for non-profit projects in China is still prohibited. For more on the impact of the agreement on German and European market participants, see our China.Table analyses on the CAI.
By Amelie Richter
For the first time, Huawei has had to cede its smartphone pole position in China to rival Oppo. The company from Guangzhou has been one of the five largest smartphone manufacturers in the world since last year. However, Oppo hasn't managed to do that entirely on its own. US sanctions against Huawei have helped. While Huawei is trying to open up new markets beyond smartphones, Oppo now wants to gain a foothold in Germany.
By Frank Sieren
The summit in Alaska could hardly have got off to a worse start. In an astonishingly aggressive manner – and on camera – both sides hurled their differing views at each other. Did Washington deliberately provoke the scandal? Some things point to that.
By Felix Lee
The meeting between the US and China in Alaska did not deliver much substance. The approaches of the two interlocutors were too contrasting. China's goal is to ensure that its political model gets a permanent and uncontested seat at a table dominated by liberal democracies. Possible sanctions do not phase Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is showing a growing presence in the Indo-Pacific. Even if no one says it clearly: This is, above all, about showing China limits. It is unlikely that Beijing will compromise. But joint action by the EU and the US would raise the hurdles to a conflict.
By Christiane Kuehl