Solar modules are piling up in Europe's warehouses, many of them from China. An export boom from the People's Republic to Europe resulted in a dramatic price fall, threatening European producers. They are calling on Brussels for help.
By Christiane Kuehl
German politicians have explicitly promised to promote expertise on China. But instead of creating more programs, money and staff are being cut from existing ones. And the once-committed private foundations have also suspended their programs.
By Felix Lee
Beijing's reaction to the Hamas attack sparks anger and disappointment in Israel. Gedaliah Afterman spoke with Michael Radunski about the reasons behind China's behavior and the consequences it will have on relations between the two countries. Moreover, the renowned China expert from Reichman University in Herzliya points out where Beijing could play a positive role.
By Michael Radunski
The Battery Regulation is meant to create a circular economy in Europe and reduce dependencies. This affects Chinese companies in particular, but the latter also see an opportunity in the new regulation.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Reports of forced labor are now also coming from China's coastal provinces: Uyghurs, but also North Koreans, are being forced to process fish and seafood for the European market. The transfer of these workers is part of a system researchers call the "camp-to-labor pipeline."
By Marcel Grzanna
In the Israel-Hamas conflict, China positions itself against the West. While Beijing claims to be neutral, it shows greater sympathy for the Palestinians and refrains from criticizing Hamas but expresses concern about Israel. China's perspective is not unique within the BRICS nations, especially with the inclusion of new members starting in January.
By Frank Sieren
With the support of his "close friend" Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping outlines the future of the century project at the Belt and Road Forum. The Silk Road is set to become greener and more digital.
By Jörn Petring
China.Table presents a quarterly evaluation of investments along the New Silk Road in cooperation with Germany Trade and Invest. In the third quarter of 2023, the focus of new investments has shifted to China's neighbors – especially in Southeast Asia.
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Vladimir Putin is the guest of honor at the anniversary summit of the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing, even though an international warrant is out for his arrest for war crimes. That says a lot about Putin and the state of the New Silk Road. And about China under Xi Jinping.
By Michael Radunski
The West's share of the global economy has been declining for more than 70 years. Conversely, the role of China and the other BRICS countries is growing in importance. The figures are the reason why the BRICS are becoming more and more self-confident in the world.
By Frank Sieren
