In Hong Kong, companies raised more money in IPOs in 2020 than at any time in a decade. A large proportion of the companies are from mainland China. Unlike the democracy campaigners, they see no danger in the new security law.
By Redaktion Table
The European technology leader for Hyperloop, Hardt, is open to a cooperation with the Chinese partner CRRC and a re-commissioning of the Transrapid track in the German town of Lathen. Lower Saxony's Science Minister Bjoern Thuemler (CDU) is also positive about the Lathen project. The state government is already supporting it. The federal government is not planning any funding so far.
By Frank Sieren
China's plans for a lunar base have found a strong and experienced partner in Russia. The fact that the Russians have opted for the Chinese and not the American Artemis lunar base program is a sign of global politics. At the same time, the US could find itself without a manned base in space for the first time in 2024 because of its own legislation.
By Redaktion Table
The purchasing power of women in China is increasing, they are better educated and are increasingly working in well-paid jobs. But corporate culture and the search for employees often send a different signal: "men preferred". Yet this is precisely the attitude that could stifle much-needed growth in the economy.
By Ning Wang
New users can no longer register on the business platform LinkedIn in China. The accusation leaves room for interpretation: Is this an act of revenge for hacking allegations or routine vetting? Microsoft denies a connection to the allegations, but the temporal context challenges speculation.
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China also wants to become more independent from the West in the field of biomedicine. This includes the development of mRNA vaccines. The gap to Germany and the USA is smaller than it first appeared. Beijing is supporting existing start-ups until COVID vaccines are ready for the market, relying on tried-and-tested industrial policy measures.
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The investment agreement between the EU and China is supposed to create equal treatment. But a look at the documents shows that: In the important area of media and information, the EU has let itself get ripped off. More China.Table analyses on the CAI can be found here.
By Michael Radunski
China wants to build a new mega dam. It is supposed to generate three times more energy than the famous Three Gorges Dam. India and other neighboring states fear being cut off from important water sources in Tibet.
By Redaktion Table
A unified NATO strategy is "overdue", according to the former German defense minister. In an interview with China.Table, Thomas de Maizière calls for NATO to quickly obtain a concrete overview of Chinese investments relevant to security policy and set up a China body for the defense alliance. He also warns against annexing Hong Kong and a possible invasion of Taiwan.
By Amelie Richter
Tracking, spying, intimidating: The working conditions of foreign journalists in China are worse than they have been for decades. Even COVID is used as an excuse for surveillance. China's leadership doesn't seem to care about the external impact – even in view of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. A field report.
By Felix Lee
