China is the leading shipbuilder – and wants to position itself alongside South Korea as a driver of the switch to clean propulsion systems for cargo ships. Methanol and ammonia are set to replace heavy fuel oil.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Shortly before Christmas, shares of Tencent and other online games companies plummeted. This was due to the unexpected introduction of stricter regulations. However, after the sell-off on the stock exchange, Beijing has now changed course.
By Jörn Petring
The situation in the South China Sea intensifies. The USA plans to rebuild a military base, and the Philippines is upgrading its military infrastructure. China warns of a serious miscalculation and carries out patrols.
By Michael Radunski
A recent study has examined the growing number of joint research publications on digital topics between China and Europe. The authors recommend a higher awareness of risks but not a departure from cooperation.
By Christiane Kuehl
China has unveiled a new drilling ship named "Mengxiang" (Dream) with a unique mission: For the first time in human history, it aims to reach the Earth's mantle. This endeavor is part of an international race into the depths.
By Jörn Petring
China urgently must decarbonize its economy to achieve the climate targets it has set for itself. The political course has been set. But it remains to be seen whether companies will be able to keep pace. German companies could benefit.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Our editorial team's assessments and predictions for the new year: 2024 could set an important course for China's relationship with the West. Internally, the country needs to restructure its economic policy and the treatment of its youth.
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The mood in the economy remains poor at the turn of the year. The private sector laments a lack of support and consumers are cautious. The party's reaction: suppressing pessimistic economic forecasts.
By Redaktion Table
This year saw the release of several documentary films and podcasts about China that are well worth watching and listening to. Here are recommendations from the China.Table editorial team for the holidays and beyond.
By Redaktion Table
Berlin presented its China strategy, Brussels showed a clear stance against Beijing and two ministers disappeared – with the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and a Xi-Biden meeting, 2023 had a lot in store for China observers.
By Amelie Richter
