The arrest of Yaqi X. shows that German airports and ports are extremely attractive for Chinese espionage activities. Local authorities provide support in checking employees. But the network is not tight enough.
By Marcel Grzanna
Frank Dikoetter has been closely following China's development for many decades. "Frank from Tianjin" became a renowned sinologist with a professorship in Hong Kong. His books show how much the Communist Party's rule has changed people's everyday lives – beyond the directives from above.
By Redaktion Table
Every year, China imposes a fishing ban in the South China Sea to protect the marine environment. But this year, Beijing is taking advantage of the measure.
By Michael Radunski
China is 25 years away from its second centenary goal of becoming a "modern socialist country" by 2049. Achieving this requires China’s per capita GDP to reach the levels of developed economies. However, with a struggling property market and strained US relations, the way ahead will be difficult.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Next Friday, the EU member states will vote on possible countervailing duties for EV from China. But negotiations with the People's Republic will continue even after the vote.
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Chinese EV sales in Europe are increasingly poor. This is mainly due to potential extra tariffs from Brussels. Only one brand continues to make strong gains.
By Michael Radunski
The EU's Global Gateway infrastructure initiative has a marketing problem: On the one hand, it is supposed to appear as a self-confident alternative to China's new Silk Road - on the other hand, it should not give the impression that competition with the People's Republic is the main driver. What this means for the EU's endeavors in Africa.
By Amelie Richter
75 years after it was founded, the People's Republic of China faces a fundamental question: Will President Xi Jinping succeed in making patriotic self-confidence more appealing to his people than prosperity?
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
