Celebrating birthdays in public was long frowned upon in China and reserved for the Communist Party at most. Nowadays, Generation Z celebrates nostalgically in the fast food chains of their childhood. Junk food and paper crowns as an expression against social stress.
By Fabian Peltsch
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Nico Beckert
Roderich Kiesewetter, Chairman of the CDU/CSU in the German Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, calls for a clear German position "in the systemic war" between democracy and autocracy.
By Marcel Grzanna
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. There have been heated discussions about China's healthcare system. The government has severely restricted access to branded foreign drugs in public hospitals. However, many doubt the effectiveness of domestic generic alternatives.
By Leonardo Pape
Technologies made in China, for example in the fields of AI or electromobility, are increasingly competing with companies in the US and Europe. The most recent example is the DeepSeek language model. How should Europe meet this challenge?
By Leonardo Pape
Social media in China is slower, more relaxed, and, above all, kinder than in the West. Interactions feel more like in a nice corner pub. Western brands should learn from this.
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Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article examines whether Xi Jinping and China's Communist Party still believe in communism at all.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The relationship with China will change under Donald Trump's second presidency. But how? Four critical questions can shed light on where Beijing and Washington may reach common ground and where not.
By Experts Table.Briefings
India, long a reliable partner of the USA, is moving ever closer to China. This is a sign of the dwindling influence of the Americans on the country, which is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world by the end of this decade.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. When Trump won the US presidential election for the first time in 2016, China was surprised. Shortly before Trump's second term in office, China has become more attuned to the president – and is launching a charm offensive.
By Experts Table.Briefings
