Jonathan Spence was considered one of the most renowned sinologists. His books have become essential in China studies. Spence's forte: telling the story of China through the eyes of its people. Spence has passed away at the age of 85. An obituary.
By Michael Radunski
The year 2021 was supposed to deliver a concrete Chinese climate policy with the COP conference. Nevertheless, the signals now seem contradictory. A lack of coordination between the various government agencies is to blame. Overall, however, the thumbs are pointing upward.
By Christiane Kuehl
In today's CEO Talk, Kempinski manager Ilja Poepper talks about how to operate luxury hotels during the pandemic and in China's booming hotel market. The key for success are the preferences of the new generation of young Chinese customers: Influencers on social media are pivotal for marketing. Frank Sieren spoke with Poepper.
By Frank Sieren
What changed in 2021, what will 2022 bring? The dispute over automotive supplier Continental shows how belligerent China has become. Speaking with China.Table, sinologist Klaus Muehlhahn explains why the testy mood is not set to change anytime soon and warns against a lack of reliable information about China. This could lead to serious miscalculations, especially as there is no direct line to Beijing. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Muehlhahn.
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This year will remain of particular significance for relations between Brussels and Beijing: Starting with the political agreement on CAI - and ending with the present trade blockade of Lithuania. A review of the diplomatically challenging year of 2021.
By Amelie Richter
Shirley Leung is one of the last journalists in Hong Kong to report on pro-democracy activities on the ground. As a reporter for the Apple Daily, she experienced the shutdown by Beijing firsthand. She now seeks to prevent the fates of democracy activists from being erased from the collective memory. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Leung.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's digital infrastructure and products are growing steadily. For example, the People's Republic wants to catch up in data centers, undersea cables and communications satellites. In his new book, Jonathan Hillman focuses on the digital Silk Road. Unfortunately, the book has a few flaws.
By Nico Beckert
Ning Wang has scoured the book market about the latest China literature for you. Perhaps it will help you find a Christmas present for a Far East fan?
By Ning Wang
The book "A People Disappears: How we are watching China commit genocide against the Uyghurs" by Philipp Mattheis compiles what is currently known about the situation in Xinjiang. The book will be published in January 2022. China.Table presents the first chapter in advance.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai gave an interview about her claims of sexual assault against a high-ranking party official. She called it a misunderstanding, which raises new questions.
By Marcel Grzanna
