China wants to mediate in Ukraine but continues to stand closely by Russia's side. Wang Zichen of the Center for China and Globalization spoke with Michael Radunski about the reasons behind China's position and what the West could do to get China on its side. One option: Resuming negotiations on CAI. The US, in turn, should change its stance on Huawei and ZTE.
By Michael Radunski
The defense ministers of China and the USA blame each other in Singapore. There is no direct exchange. This increases the risk of an unintentional escalation.
By Michael Radunski
China is purposefully recruiting former Bundeswehr soldiers to train Chinese fighter pilots. German Defence Minister Pistorius demands an immediate end to this practice. German foreign policy experts are alarmed. Because it is by no means basic training.
By Redaktion Table
Despite concessions to foreign banks, the Chinese market is difficult to conquer, even for large international financial services providers like JPMorgan. Apart from the economic situation in China and political campaigns, tensions between Washington and Beijing threaten to escalate further.
By Jörn Petring
The involvement of the Volkswagen Group in Xinjiang raises so many questions that major investors have become skeptical. The investment company Deka has since removed Volkswagen stocks from its sustainability program as "no longer investable." As Table.Media has learned, investors expect an independent audit firm to inspect the plant soon.
By Marcel Grzanna
President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
As the world's largest emitter of CO2, China has trouble tracking its own emissions: The authorities only insufficiently publish data. The government wants to address the problem, but faces massive challenges. Is the country emitting less than previously believed?
By Nico Beckert
Even though relations between the USA and China are more strained than ever, Beijing's Ministry of Defence currently sees no need for talks. The military's silence is cause for concern – even when both states are talking to each other again in other areas.
By Redaktion Table
In China's global trading empire, the country's technical standards are increasingly dominant. This is helped by refraining from imposing ethical standards on countries of the Global South.
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China's first passenger aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight on Sunday. Beijing originally wanted to compete with Airbus and Boeing with the C919. However, construction was repeatedly postponed due to numerous hurdles. The "Made in China" aircraft remains dependent on foreign technology.
By Fabian Peltsch
