The Aldi Group plans to open hundreds of new stores in the People's Republic. They are seen as prestigious high-end supermarkets. The main focus will be set on the Shanghai region. A mistake?
By Redaktion Table
The surprising change of leadership at Volkswagen is largely related to the company's ailing China business, for which the previous CEO Herbert Diess was in charge. His successor Oliver Blume knows China inside out – and thus has a decisive advantage.
By Felix Lee
In a feat of strength, the 27 EU member states have agreed on a joint gas plan for the winter – as a signal to the Kremlin. But a large majority of the members have managed to implement exceptions for their own countries.
By Manuel Berkel
Debt crises are looming in many developing and emerging countries, including on the African continent. But contrary to frequent claims, China's loans are not the main cause. Experts believe that Western creditors also play a key role.
By Redaktion Table
Xi Jinping receives a foreign head of state in China for the first time since the Winter Olympics. The meeting with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo is a strategic move – on both sides.
By Michael Radunski
The country presentations at the Consumer Products Hainan Expo show the status of German-Chinese relations – and how other countries deal with China. German exhibitors are not even mentioned by the exhibition and are only active on the sidelines. France, on the other hand, is the guest of honor.
By Frank Sieren
Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.
By Nico Beckert
According to information obtained by Europe.Table, the member states could impose extensive gas-saving exemptions for the chemical industry today. Meanwhile, as of Wednesday morning, Gazprom will halve all gas coming through Nord Stream 1.
By Manuel Berkel
Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.
By Nico Beckert
Like every year, the island nation of Taiwan is preparing for a possible Chinese attack with a major military maneuver and civil defense drills. But for decades, the threat of war has not been as realistic as it is now. Tangible threats from Beijing and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have put Taiwan on high alert.
By David Demes
