China is facing a delicate balancing act between geopolitical positioning and hard economic interests in Venezuela. The US military action puts Beijing in a bind: It must protect its outstanding loans and its renminbi ambitions without jeopardizing its broader standing.
By Amelie Richter
From large-scale military drills around Taiwan and Xi Jinping’s technology push to new AI regulations and escalating trade disputes: China.Table provides a news roundup of key developments during the days between Christmas and New Year.
By Redaktion Table
Since our last recommendations at the end of 2023, several new podcasts about China have launched or appeared on our radar. In the editorial team, we listened closely, debated and curated. You can read what we recommend here.
By Redaktion Table
From books and essays to climate studies, 2025 once again showed just how diverse – and how relevant – the China debate has become. Members of our community share their personal highlights.
By Redaktion Table
Siemens Mobility has secured a significant contract in Vietnam, beating out competitors from across Asia. The deal could open the door to closer economic ties between Germany and the fast-growing Southeast Asian market.
By Horand Knaup
China’s leadership has cultivated and refined this lever of power for decades. Why did it choose to deploy it precisely this year?
By Angela Köckritz
The United States has approved an arms package for Taiwan worth USD 11.1 billion. Militarily, it strengthens deterrence against China; politically, however, it risks stalling in Taiwan’s parliament – and could even undermine international support.
By David Demes
After strong price gains this year, China’s stock markets are consolidating. Tech stocks continue to trade at elevated valuations, as seen most recently in the IPO of chip developer MetaX. Analysts expect more moderate gains in 2026.
By Jörn Petring
Germany is supporting Vietnam’s green economic transition. Through public financing, Berlin is laying the groundwork for sustainable development. China, meanwhile, is also benefiting from Germany’s engagement.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese lifestyle chain Miniso is rapidly expanding across Europe, using IP collaborations with well-known brands and a retail concept that capitalizes on vacant storefronts in city centers.
By Fabian Peltsch
