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China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China: For a while, the Baltic States were quite open to close cooperation with the People's Republic. However, false promises and military exercises in the Baltic Sea have given the Chinese a bad image. China is now seen as a security risk.
By Marcel Grzanna
LFP as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries once marked the beginning of an emerging Chinese battery industry. Now, first Tesla boss Elon Musk and then Volkswagen have announced their intention to rely more on LFP in the future. The main reasons for this are cost pressure, raw material availability, and expiring patents. And once again, Chinese companies could benefit from the trend.
By Amelie Richter
After the climate summit, the interpretations begin: In addition to the question of how much the pledges made are worth, there is also the question of what effect the reactivated climate diplomacy will have on China's relations with the USA. The signs are still pointing to competition.
By Christiane Kuehl
On Thursday and Friday almost 40 heads of state and government will meet at the invitation of the US president for a virtual climate summit. Xi Jinping is also expected to attend. China is a global leader in the field of green finance, i.e. green investments to restructure the economy. The problem is that in the People's Republic green bonds may also be used for "clean coal", "clean oil and gas". This is hardly compatible with climate targets. However, the authorities are striving for reform.
By Nico Beckert
China and Russia are cooperating in many areas – from flourishing commodity trade to plans for a joint moon station to replacing the US dollar as the reserve currency. However, a closer look shows: The supposed affection has clear boundaries – and potential for conflict.
By Michael Radunski
Europe, Russia, and China are trying to save the nuclear deal with Iran. Meanwhile, China is already creating facts: It's buying oil extensively and concluding economic cooperation agreements with Iran. This increases the pressure on the Europeans because they don't want to be left out either. But time is pressing. In June Iran will elect a new president.
By Frank Sieren