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Macron's problems with the CAI

At the end of December 2020, France's head of state, Emmanuel Macron, was at the virtual table when the investment agreement between the EU and China was being finalized – he wants to wrap up the deal in early 2022, during France's presidency of the EU Council. However, according to experts, the plan could backfire. The agreement is increasingly unpopular among French MEPs – and the French presidential elections are coming up. China.Table today takes a look at relations between Paris and Beijing, and you can find more country profiles online.

By Amelie Richter

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Green finance – Beijing's green credentials are deceptive

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

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Hunting criminals with artificial intelligence

China's judicial authorities want to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday legal practice in the future. This offers great opportunities for the growing "legal tech" market. Especially in the field of data analysis, its use is already advanced. But what makes the work of lawyers and judges easier also harbors risks.

By Frank Sieren

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Brussels wants to protect itself against economic blackmail

Europe wants to defend itself against economic coercion by other countries. The EU Commission plans to present a new "anti-coercion instrument" by the end of the year. The discussion about the right instruments is starting now. Brussels' intention behind the mechanism: It is about deterrence – not least in the direction of China. What options does the EU Commission have at its disposal?

By Amelie Richter

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China's vaccination diplomacy – charity with ulterior motives

From Asia to Latin America to Europe, China's vaccine diplomacy is causing a stir worldwide. The People's Republic has now pledged half a billion vaccine doses to the countries of the world. But the help does not come for free. Sometimes it's about territorial claims, sometimes about 5G networks or the end of diplomatic ties. In Brazil, Beijing is pulling off a real masterstroke. That has repercussions for the entire continent.

By Michael Radunski

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EU as a savior in times of need? China wants its money back

The EU is not prepared to help Montenegro repay a Chinese loan. It's about almost €1 billion for the construction of a motorway, which Western institutions assessed early on as not worthwhile. Is Europe missing a great opportunity to strengthen pro-European forces in the Western Balkans and instead leaving the field to Beijing?

By Marcel Grzanna

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US senators plan 'Lex China'

The US Parliament takes the initiative for a more aggressive China policy. Among other things, the US government should take tougher action against intellectual property theft and protect Taiwan. At the same time, the US should rely on means that China already uses.

By Felix Lee

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Pressure from Beijing: Alibaba places services on Tencent's platform

They are arch-rivals and seal off their platforms from each other: China's tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. But now Beijing is getting serious about the fight against digital monopolies. For better or worse, the two will have to cooperate. Alibaba made the first step and now applied for a mini-program on Tencent's mega app WeChat for its online store Taobao Deals. What does Beijing's action mean for the private platform economy in the People's Republic?

By Christiane Kuehl

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Anta – the patriotic sports outfitter

The world's largest sportswear manufacturers Nike and Adidas are plagued by boycott concerns in their China business. Their Chinese competitor Anta Sports, meanwhile, is actively sourcing cotton from Xinjiang. A strategy that could become a problem internationally for the main supplier of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

By Redaktion Table

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Asia emancipates itself from the IMF

The latest update of the Asian financial safety net, CMIM, is another step toward greater Asian financial independence – away from the US dollar and the US-dominated IMF. The CMIM, in which China, Japan, and South Korea play a central role, is being strengthened just as the new US administration under President Joe Biden seeks to revive its influence in Asia. This also plays into China's long-term plans for the yuan.

By Frank Sieren