For years, the "Pillar of Shame" has stood in Hong Kong to commemorate the bloody suppression of the 1989 democracy movement in Beijing. With the introduction of the National Security Law, supporters of the Beijing regime finally see their chance to ban the memorial from the city. But its creator already has new plans for the artwork.
By Michael Radunski
Batteries are becoming more and more the heart of modern cars. Chinese manufacturers have successfully set multiple global standards for EV batteries. With the lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP) China's manufacturers show particular strength. Thanks in part to China's industrial policy.
By Frank Sieren
Shortly before the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow kicks off, the global energy crisis is hitting China particularly hard. The government is ramping up coal-fired power generation following blackouts across the country. At the same time, President Xi is announcing a massive program for solar and wind. How much longer is China able to rely on both – and still reach carbon neutrality by 2060? That will be one of the key questions of the climate conference.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's power shortages are causing new disruptions to international supply chains. The chip supply is also affected. Some companies are still utilizing their stock. But the crisis is getting worse by the day. This also has an impact on Christmas sales.
By Nico Beckert
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU has surveyed the sentiment among Chinese companies in Europe: They are generally optimistic about trade – but with reservations. They fear a negative impact on their business activities due to planned EU regulations and are calling for fewer restrictions on 5G expansion.
By Amelie Richter
Programmers will soon be more important in the automotive industry than engine developers. This is becoming a problem for German manufacturers, as it already becomes apparent in China. And they are also lagging in the field of e-mobility.
By Redaktion Table
Global institutions such as the IMF, the WTO, and the World Bank are increasingly shaped by the rivalry between China and the US. For Beijing, they are bulwarks of the West. China, therefore, wants to counteract by creating its own organizations. The Bulgarian IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has apparently been caught in the crossfire.
By Frank Sieren
As a seasoned diplomat, Kishore Mahbubani knows international politics like no other. His Asian perspective challenges Western thought patterns – especially about the conflict between China and the US. In an interview with China.Table, he argues for seeing the world as it is: America is behaving hypocritically, while Xi Jinping enjoys high approval ratings back home. Michael Radunski spoke with Mahbubani.
By Michael Radunski
With LinkedIn, the last remaining major American social media platform, has bowed to the pressure of Chinese censorship. LinkedIn still wants to remain in China with a pure job portal. However, even before its launch this year, this project is not considered promising. And so the Chinese are now using LinkedIn in the same way as they have been using Google or Facebook for a long time: via officially forbidden but tolerated VPN channels.
By Frank Sieren
A new science group of the World Health Organization wants to uncover the origin of the Covid pandemic. German virologist Christian Drosten may be among them. The lab theory is not officially the focus of interest – it is more about genetics and intermediate hosts. Nevertheless, those responsible are hoping to gain new insights. Is China opening up to sample collection?
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