On the road to a greener electricity mix, power security is also an important matter for China. Just last fall, power shortages even crippled factories in some provinces. A massive expansion of power storage facilities is supposed to ensure that something like that doesn't happen again - but there are difficulties with financing.
By Nico Beckert
The joint venture requirement, which has been criticized by Western companies for many years, has been relaxed. In addition, the Chinese leadership has also simplified direct investment in the People's Republic. However, what sounds like an opening of China's economy should be approached with caution.
By Christian Domke Seidel
They are probably not directly included in the first round of sanctions but if the Russian Federation escalates the situation further, technology sanctions are also likely to come into force, which could hit Putin's country hard. After all, Russia is still heavily dependent on Western technology.
By Falk Steiner
Germany and the EU want to respond to Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine with an array of measures. On Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that certification of the controversial Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline will be put on hold. The US has also imposed sanctions.
By Eric Bonse
Naturally, the Ukraine-Russia crisis was also a key topic at the China.Table China Strategy conference 2022. In the geopolitics panel, our invited experts will analyze the contradictions in China's position and discuss how Germany and Europe need to improve their relations with China.
By Michael Radunski
"China Strategy 2022: Who is still allowed to operate freely on the Chinese market? And at what price? Beijing is currently not only cracking down on the tech sector with more regulation. European companies are facing various hurdles as a result.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese market continues to face uncertain times. The difficult international climate, shortages and the Covid pandemic are also determining economic development in the People's Republic. Nevertheless, experts expect some industries to grow strongly in 2022. Foreign companies will have to adjust to the fact that it will become more complicated to be successful in China. But it is still possible.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU will not accept Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People's Republics". Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell announces punitive measures. But opinions are still divided on the details.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission's draft regulation for the European Health Data Space (EHDS) is eagerly awaited. It will be the first of its kind within the framework of the European data strategy. A consortium is to start work on a kind of beta version of the EHDS this year.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
China's exploitative work culture is claiming more and more victims. Especially in large tech companies, employees quickly reach the brink of collapse. Unpaid overtime work is commonplace. Those who don't comply are replaced. A former product manager at delivery giant Meituan tells China.Table about the pressure China's employees have to endure.
By Fabian Peltsch
