The People's Republic of China is considered leading in many key digital technologies. This success is the result of long-term planning. If Germany fails to catch up in the digital sector, it will be difficult to remain an attractive business hub – especially in competition with China.
By Marcel Grzanna
Ancient China did not know the concept of a nation-state but developed its own national identity early on through Confucianism. However, this was severely shaken by the rise of capitalism and nation states.
By Redaktion Table
The latest projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the EU Parliament shows that the S D Group is in an even worse position than in the European elections. The far-right camp, on the other hand, can once again look forward to gains, with the three groups together gaining 200 seats for the first time.
By Redaktion Table
Global connection or power projection? Development aid or debt trap? Xi Jinping's recent state visits to Peru and Brazil set important signals in China's efforts to deepen its relations with the global South. But how can we classify this from afar?
By Marcel Grzanna
Sector-specific ex-ante regulation in the telecoms market is working, says Michaela Schröder from VZBV. Vice President Henna Virkkunen should therefore focus on a consumer-friendly agenda that strengthens competition and ensures net neutrality.
By Experts Table.Briefings
To compete in the race for critical raw materials, Europe must finally make Africa better offers, demands Safri Chairman Thomas Schäfer on the occasion of the German-African Business Summit. This also includes a stronger focus on local value creation, he says.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the start of the new Commission's work, FDP politicians Michael Link and Thomas Hacker formulate political priorities that are crucial for Europe's future. The reduction of bureaucratic hurdles, the conclusion of free trade agreements – and targeted offers to the future US government under Donald Trump – are key.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article looks at Xi Jinping's pet project: the planned city of Xiong'an, which is intended to relieve the burden on the capital Beijing. However, the hoped-for influx is nowhere in sight.
By Experts Table.Briefings
If the US imposes high tariffs on Chinese goods, the European Union could bear the brunt of Chinese overcapacity and the resulting trade tensions. EU tariffs on electric vehicles could be the prelude to a Sino-European trade conflict.
By Amelie Richter
The debt of local governments has reached a level comparable to Greece's debt of 150 percent of GDP at the height of the euro crisis in 2010. Beijing could learn a thing or two from how the EU handled the situation.
By Amelie Richter
