The experienced climate politician John Podesta will succeed the US climate envoy John Kerry. The 75-year-old looks back on a long career in Washington and has been part of the US delegation at important climate conferences.
By Isabel Adler
Before Jens Ruebbert became Head of Asia at LBBW, he worked for Deutsche Bank from Beijing for five years. His outlook for China is positive.
By Redaktion Table
As Germany's Deputy Ambassador to the EU, Helen Winter handles almost all topics concerning businesses. Throughout her extensive career, she has also been deeply involved in foreign trade – with remarkable parallels to current debates.
By Manuel Berkel
As a student, Theresa Huemmer had one big wish: going abroad, preferably far away. She discovered her love of East Asia in South Korea – and ended up in Taiwan. Today, she heads the Goethe Institute in Taipei.
By Redaktion Table
Thomas Geisel wants to start a new chapter in his political career and enter the European Parliament for the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). He sees the European Union primarily as an economic project.
By Clara Baldus
The economic policy expert Markus Pieper (CDU) has been a Member of the European Parliament for 20 years. Now, he has been appointed as the first SME Representative of the EU Commission. In his next mandate, he will work to streamline bureaucracy for small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Markus Grabitz
As the head of the East Asia department at the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Andrea Hideg represents German companies in China.
By Redaktion Table
Poland's new Minister of Climate and Environment is tasked with the long-neglected coal phase-out. There is a lack of financial resources and compromises must be found in Polands large government coalition.
By Redaktion Table
Gyde Jensen calls for a critical approach when dealing with China. She says the democratic world is still taking China's plans too lightly. The FDP politician is leading by example – and is feeling the consequences.
By Redaktion Table
Although Zheng Qinwen did not win the Australian Open trophy, she is still celebrated. However, the young tennis star faces a constant balancing act in light of the entanglements between sport and politics in China.
By Redaktion Table
