Biotechnology • Table.Briefings

April 9th, 2026

Biomanufacturing: Why Beijing is betting big on it

Meat grown from tissue samples, clothing made from spider silk, fuel produced from industrial waste gases: Biomanufacturing is of major strategic importance.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Technology

February 2nd, 2026

Wadephul on tour: Germany and Singapore announce Year of Innovation

Germany and Singapore want to work together in the future on artificial intelligence, future technologies such as quantum or biotechnology, clean tech, and defense technology. Both countries aim to cooperate closely in times of geopolitical uncertainty.

By Angela Köckritz

Talk of the Town | Industrial policy

November 18th, 2025

Five-Year Plan: When science fiction becomes strategy

Technologies that are still a long way from market maturity also play a role in the new Five-Year Plan. China wants to be the first in these promising industries.

By Jörn Petring

News | Industrial policy

October 14th, 2025

AHK study: China continues to push for global leadership in future technologies

The Chinese government is intensifying its offensive in high-end manufacturing industries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in China. Oliver Oehms, Board Member of the AHK in North China, believes it is "crucial for German companies to stay close to developments."

By Leonardo Pape