China • Table.Briefings

January 15th, 2024

Taiwan election: reactions anger Beijing

William Lai will be Taiwan's new president. The congratulations to the election winner from Washington upset the Chinese leadership. The Europeans react more cautiously.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

January 8th, 2024

European elections: how foreign powers can exert influence

There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.

By Falk Steiner

Interview

January 4th, 2024

Hildegard Müller: 'Brussels will not determine which cars are allowed on the roads worldwide'

She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.

By Stefan Braun

News

December 21st, 2023

Anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel from China

The Commission has launched another anti-dumping investigation into Chinese products. This time it is about organic diesel. Duties could now also be threatened.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

December 13th, 2023

COP decision: success only with a good mood

The climate conference in Dubai ends with a "historic" consensus that, among other things, sets out the global fossil fuel phase-out. But this will only work if many people believe in it and join in. From now on, goodwill will be needed everywhere.

By Bernhard Pötter

News

December 12th, 2023

Liu Zhenmin – China's less powerful climate negotiator designate

Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.

By Christiane Kuehl

Feature

December 12th, 2023

The strategy of the vulnerable: Forging alliances, as interests require

The least developed countries resort to a new, more flexible negotiating strategy at COP. Depending on their own interests, they join forces with the classic developed countries – or remain firmly rooted in the G77. This way, they counter past attempts by large countries to dominate them and do everything in their power to keep the 1.5-degree limit within reach.

By Goswami Urmi

Heads

December 11th, 2023

Liu Zhenmin – China's less powerful climate negotiator designate

Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.

By Nico Beckert

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Feature

December 6th, 2023

EU-China summit: Von der Leyen aims for balanced trade

Before departing for Beijing, Ursula von der Leyen delivered a strong message on trade. However, practical experts in the business world do not anticipate a decisive impact from the EU-China negotiations.

By Amelie Richter

News

November 30th, 2023

Climate in Numbers: Hardly any new coal-fired power plants – except in China

In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.

By Nico Beckert