The status of marriage as a traditional institution has suffered greatly in China. Especially educated women question the point of marriage. The government is trying to counter this by promoting traditional family models.
By Fabian Peltsch
The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese video game about the monkey king Sun Wukong has only been on the market for a few days – and has already broken records. It is a rare soft power success that players around the world are so enthusiastic about it.
By Jörn Petring
China's state-owned car companies are not selling enough New Energy Vehicles (NEV). The Communist Party changed the rules to increase the willingness to invest. This has dramatic consequences for the market, which is already characterized by overcapacity.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Canada's 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs are part of a global trend to fend off imports. The goal is to force Chinese manufacturers to produce locally, such as in the EU. The strategy already looks successful.
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Risk analyses in the cleantech sector must also take climate action into account. This makes things more complicated than with traditional products. One example is the battery sector, where China is becoming increasingly efficient.
By Christiane Kuehl
Beijing provides billions for local state-owned companies to buy up properties and convert them into social housing. But very few are really happy with the plan.
By Jörn Petring
At the groundbreaking ceremony for Taiwanese company TSMC's new chip factory in Saxony, top politicians emphasized the importance of Europe having its own semiconductor industry.
By Hauke Reimer
Mercedes has been manufacturing its vehicles in China for nearly two decades in partnership with state-owned BAIC. However, Huawei has now launched an impressive luxury EV that rivals Mercedes.
By Jörn Petring
China.Table presents the best books for the summer. Including: Topical political analyses, insider perspectives on China's doping history and a guide to the most dangerous place on Earth.
By Fabian Peltsch
