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"Merkel's course was not the worst"

The left positioned itself clearly on Russia and is also calling for withdrawal from NATO. But what is its position on China? The deputy chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, Stefan Liebich, does not want to take a nostalgic or anti-communist view of China. In our interview, he warns against turning the human rights issue into a vehicle for asserting economic interests. At the same time, Germany should not overestimate itself. The interview with Liebich was conducted by Felix Lee. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Felix Lee

The true extent of the Evergrande crisis

The impending Evergrande bankruptcy is a major stress test for China's financial system. But the impact on the country's real estate and financial system will remain manageable. There is no risk of a collapse or even a global financial crisis. But the case ruthlessly exposes the weaknesses of the Chinese economy.

By Frank Sieren

Will the Land Silk Road beat the container ship?

The Silk Road by rail is currently showing its advantages: So far, it has not been as affected by container congestion as maritime transport. Can it relieve or even replace the freighters? German logistics experts believe that land routes between China and Germany will become increasingly important.

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'The harassment during Corona times is symptomatic'

By Marcel Grzanna

EVs: export success with subsidies

China has subsidized the e-car market with the equivalent of 4.3 billion euros over the past five years. However, the subsidies are decreasing per vehicle. They are to be phased out completely in 2023. There are many indications that this form of industrial policy will be successful: The expansion plans of the Chinese carmakers are proof of their conviction of their own competitiveness.

By Frank Sieren

Indo-Pacific strategy: USA snubs EU

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called Brussels' Indo-Pacific strategy a "milestone". But just hours before its publication, a US-led security pact is taking the wind out of the plan's sails, angering France – and calling transatlantic cooperation in the region into question.

By Amelie Richter

New to Beijing during Covid: 'It is a difficult start'

Foreigners who want to feel at home in China need social contacts. This is even more true for their partners who are not working if they do not want to slip into the "Beijing Blues". Family networks that help ease homesickness have established themselves throughout the city. But not everyone is comfortable meeting new people.

By Marcel Grzanna

"There is a need for amendments to the CAI"

The FDP politician Alexander Graf Lambsdorff is demanding a higher priority for China in the foreign policy strategy of the future German government. Brussels also concerns him on a particular issue: the CAI investment agreement. He calls for a renegotiation of the deal between the European Union and Beijing. China.Table's questions were answered in writing. For more interviews with top German politicians ahead of the 2021 federal election, click here.

By Amelie Richter

Baidu impresses with cutting edge chip technology

Chinese tech company Baidu is going into mass production with its new "Kunlun" AI chip. It's the first 7-nanometer chip made in China. This push is part of a larger trend. More and more tech giants want to design their own semiconductors. China also wants to make itself less dependent on US technology.

By Frank Sieren

EU plans ban on products made by forced labor

The EU is getting serious about banning products from forced labor: In her State of the Union speech, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen complies with demands from the European Parliament and announces a ban on imports. A new chip law is also intended to make the bloc less dependent on Asia. Von der Leyen also presented the new name for the planned European counterpart to the Chinese Silk Road.

By Amelie Richter