Benjamin Wahl, Borussia Dortmund's China head, talks to China.Table about BVB's very special fan culture and how it can be transferred to the Far East. He also talks about Chinese players in the German Bundesliga and the opportunities for Chinese soccer between the five-year plan and grassroots work. Wahl says: "You can't buy success in soccer (after all)." The interview was conducted by Frank Sieren.
By Frank Sieren
With two weeks to go until the Bundestag elections, the parties are already preparing for lengthy exploratory talks. Europe.Table has examined European, climate and digital policy to identify lines of conflict and possible compromises. Today: the election program of Alliance 90/The Greens.
By Lukas Knigge
Yesterday, the Agriculture Committee confirmed the new multi-billion aid package for Europe's farmers. Some Committee members could also benefit from it. Therefore, accusations of bias were raised on the fringes of the vote.
By Timo Landenberger
In southern China, Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known evidence that a wake included a beer. The 9,000-years-old remains prove that China, which has found its return to a beer nation in recent decades, has a long tradition of barley and rice juice. Once considered a luxury commodity, the People's Republic now consumes twice as much beer as the USA and more than five times as much as Germany.
By Frank Sieren
Evergrande's default is emblematic of the systemic problems Chinese real estate groups are facing. For many years, the real estate boom fueled both the country's credit and construction industries. But now the group's shares are falling to their lowest level in six years. Fears of a domino effect are running high.
By Ning Wang
Germany and other EU countries are providing massive funding for private-sector projects to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen. The first two IPCEI projects have now been submitted to the Commission, and more than 100 companies are involved.
By Till Hoppe
The date has been set: On September 29, representatives of the EU Commission and the US administration will meet to kick off the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council. Quick results are not to be expected – but the body could make more of the much-evoked community of values, especially in digital policy.
By Redaktion Table
Annalena Baerbock does not think it is a good idea for Germany to go it alone in China policy – because in her view, this weakens Europe's position. In this interview, she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The Green Party's top candidate answered the questions in writing. For more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election, click here.
By Amelie Richter
China wants to send a 1-gigawatt solar power station into orbit by the mid-century. Generating solar power in space has long been considered science fiction. But the threat of a climate catastrophe and Beijing's growing ambitions in space are now moving technology to a whole new realm of possibility. First tests are already scheduled for this year. The Chinese are thus further ahead than their international competitors.
By Frank Sieren
The dispute over the controversial Supply Chain Act has been simmering within the Commission for months. Thousands of companies will be affected and are pressing for legal clarity – especially since there are already different national regulations. But a European solution is not in sight. Too many interests are at play.
By Charlotte Wirth
