There won't be a big celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Germany. The German side in particular is upset. But the reason for the disappointment is not only to be found in Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
Fifty years of diplomatic relations have passed before Germany is represented by a female ambassador in Beijing for the first time. Patricia Flor is the first woman to hold the post, and from the very first days she has taken a somewhat different approach to the office than her predecessors: more presence on social media – and thus more open criticism of the Chinese leadership. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
By Redaktion Table
Annette Schavan has been involved in diplomatic talks with China for more than two decades. 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and China, she sees mutual relations in troubled waters. At the same time, she observes that China knows more about Germany and Europe than vice versa. This is something that needs to be dealt with, she urges in an interview with Felix Lee.
By Felix Lee
Skepticism was high early on about subjecting antibiotics to global price competition. Today, China is theoretically able to dictate the price of precursors. Only a handful of European companies still resist. Experts warn that the supply of vital pharmaceuticals is no longer guaranteed.
By Redaktion Table
China's first mRNA vaccine is close to being ready for use. The vaccine AWcorna is presumably well suited as a booster for better protection of the population. However, it is doubtful that the availability of the new generation of vaccines will end zero-Covid.
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For the first time in three years, a Bundestag delegation visited Taiwan under the leadership of conservative politician Klaus-Peter Willsch. Parliamentarians must not be intimidated by threatening gestures from Beijing, Willsch demands in an interview with China.Table. The interview was conducted by David Demes.
By David Demes
Stopped trains, rejected containers, unanswered customs applications - Lithuanian shipments to China continue to hang by a thread. Sometimes they get in, sometimes they do not. It is a nerve-wracking situation for the companies. Hope is now placed in Brussels. There, a trade instrument is taking shape that is supposed to provide help.
By Amelie Richter
The German market launch of the Chinese brand Nio is overshadowed by a lawsuit. Audi believes its trademark rights have been infringed and has sued the EV newcomer from the Far East. Two models in particular annoy the German company.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, representative of the Freudenberg Group in Shanghai and President of the local EU Chamber, talks about the opportunities and risks for German companies in a more self-confident China. The interview was conducted by Frank Sieren.
By Frank Sieren
Getting German news beyond the official state media is often hard for Chinese readers. Some WeChat channels that specialize in political events and social phenomena in Germany aim to provide a more differentiated picture. We present three of them.
By Renxiu Zhao
