Understanding the People's Republic requires an understanding of its historical narrative. The Qing dynasty, in particular, plays a key role in China's self-image – for better or worse. Uncovering its contradictions is an important part of China expertise.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU Commission rejected an offer from Chinese manufacturers. The negotiations on the additional tariffs are entering a decisive week.
By Amelie Richter
Beijing has changed the methodology for calculating youth unemployment. However, this certainly does not eliminate the problem. The consequences may not only inhibit productivity and growth in China, but also impact youth labor markets worldwide.
By Amelie Richter
China has decided to raise the retirement age by up to five years. The aim is to reduce the demographic pressure on pension funds.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU has long considered abolishing the 150 euro exemption limit to collect customs duties on low-cost goods from Temu or Shein. The USA is now considering a similar move.
By Amelie Richter
Since the end of the Covid pandemic, visa applications for Chinese employees have only slowly resumed. German companies have now sent an urgent appeal to the Foreign Ministry.
By Amelie Richter
After much uncertainty about how the operation would be carried out, two German warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday – under the watchful eye of the Chinese Navy. Taiwan sees the passage as a sign of international solidarity, while China speaks of a provocation.
By David Demes
The national steel summit takes place today, Monday, in Duisburg. In the run-up to the summit, Martin Theuringer, Managing Director of the German Steel Federation, spoke to Table.Briefings about the problems faced by the European and German steel industry in foreign trade.
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China hosted its own security conference, the Xiangshan Forum. Defense Minister Dong Jun called for negotiations in Ukraine and Gaza, but Beijing is interested in much more.
By Michael Radunski
