The people in the ASEAN states do not want to choose between the USA and China. However, if they were forced to choose, it would be in favor of the People's Republic for the first time – partly out of disappointment with the United States.
By Christiane Kuehl
When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to the People's Republic this weekend, he will find himself in a country that has become the epitome of the most grave human rights crimes of the 21st century. That cannot become a secondary matter.
By Marcel Grzanna
When Olaf Scholz travels to Beijing in two weeks, no Federation of German Industries representative will accompany him. Instead, the Chancellor will travel with an unusually large number of federal ministers. Table.Briefings also knows the list of participating CEOs.
By Fabian Peltsch
Thousands of AI avatars are being used in China to promote products on e-commerce channels. Although they are becoming increasingly lifelike, their success in the West will likely take a while.
By Fabian Peltsch
Xpeng Motors from Guangzhou is rolling onto the German market with the P7 saloon and the G9 mid-size SUV. The cars can already be configured online and a test drive can be booked. They will then be sold in the traditional way by dealers.
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For the first time, the EU Commission is investigating whether Chinese state subsidies have given solar companies an advantage over domestic bidders in a tender in Europe. However, the effects are likely to be limited.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan has learned from the tragedy of the last major earthquake in 1999. Nevertheless, the island's early warning system was criticized after Wednesday's devastating quake.
By David Demes
Exchange, peace and perhaps a meeting with an "old friend": Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou is trying to evoke the solidarity of both sides of the Taiwan Strait during his second visit to China. Recently, Ma has lost some of his political influence.
By Redaktion Table
The app newcomer Xiaohongshu has achieved what Western platforms such as Instagram have so far failed to do: combining social media lifestyle and e-commerce. Western companies have also recognized the potential.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing continues to focus on nuclear power as part of its energy transition. New reactor types are supposed to make nuclear energy safe. The first commercially utilized high-temperature reactor has now been connected to the grid.
By Jörn Petring
