The WTO, its member states, and China do not currently have the best relationship. The People's Republic could be stubborn about much-needed reforms, especially if new rules turn too much against it.
By Amelie Richter
China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China: For a while, the Baltic States were quite open to close cooperation with the People's Republic. However, false promises and military exercises in the Baltic Sea have given the Chinese a bad image. China is now seen as a security risk.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chancellor Merkel and head of government Li now openly admit that harmony no longer prevails everywhere in the intergovernmental relationship. Some of the disagreements are on show, however – especially since Germany continues to stand firmly behind the CAI.
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Sino-German Government Consultations: The recently imposed entry bans on parliamentarians and academics should be the occasion for clear words from Berlin, politicians, and experts demand. Anything else would be a sign of weakness – and thus not a good negotiating tactic.
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Meituan, by far the largest Chinese food delivery service, is the second tech company after Alibaba to be targeted by the antitrust authorities. However, Meituan is not too worried about this. Instead, it is working at full speed on the autonomous future. Millions of delivery men are supposed to be replaced by robotic vehicles. In some parts of Beijing, this is already a reality.
By Redaktion Table
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its travel restrictions, international schools in China are experiencing a boom. Foreign schools are still seen as a stepping stone to later enroll in a prestigious Western university. In the long term, however, Beijing wants to make its education sector less dependent on foreign countries.
By Frank Sieren
For years, there was no deeper interest in cooperation between Brussels and Delhi. But that has changed. At the upcoming EU-India summit in Porto, joint infrastructure projects are to be announced – not least to counter China's Silk Road project BRI. But is India the right partner for this?
By Amelie Richter
The US electric car pioneer Tesla seemed to be the darling of Chinese authorities for a long time. But after a number of mishaps, the company is now being scolded by the media and lectured by regulators. The message is clear: China first. Anyone who wants to earn money in the People's Republic should treat Chinese consumers like royalty. A lesson for foreign investors.
By Marcel Grzanna
China continues to expand its influence in Europe's ports. In Germany's only deep-sea port, JadeWeserPort, alone, the Chinese are currently investing €100 million. Brussels, however, is watching the developments with suspicion. The EU does not want to allow the Chinese to expand as unrestrictedly as at the port of Piraeus again.
By Frank Sieren
After the climate summit, the interpretations begin: In addition to the question of how much the pledges made are worth, there is also the question of what effect the reactivated climate diplomacy will have on China's relations with the USA. The signs are still pointing to competition.
By Christiane Kuehl
