The new wave of Chinese companies "going global" is in full swing. Accelerated by the domestic economic slowdown and high levels of overcapacity, Chinese enterprises move forcefully into markets around the globe, actively supported by government export promotion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
For over a year, there was silence between the presidents of the two most powerful countries in the world. Last November, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met and agreed to speak regularly on the phone. They are now honoring that agreement.
By Felix Lee
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has suspended trading in the shares of the highly indebted Chinese real estate group Country Garden following a breach of regulations. Meanwhile, the housing market in the People's Republic shows no sign of recovery.
By Christiane Kuehl
India and China have been at odds over a border region in the Himalayas for decades. Beijing has been trying to create facts for months and has once again renamed several locations in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. New Delhi is furious.
By Felix Lee
In the race between the US and China for influence in Southeast Asia, Beijing has taken a narrow lead for the first time: According to a reputable survey, over half consider China their preferred partner. However, many are still concerned about the growing influence of the People's Republic.
By Christiane Kuehl
In the last quarter of 2023, the Chinese car manufacturer BYD claimed the lead in the race to become the world's largest EV manufacturer. Now, US competitor Tesla is back in the lead. Volkswagen remains far behind.
By Redaktion Table
Exchange, peace and perhaps a meeting with an "old friend": Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou is trying to evoke the solidarity of both sides of the Taiwan Strait during his second visit to China. Recently, Ma has lost some of his political influence.
By Redaktion Table
The app newcomer Xiaohongshu has achieved what Western platforms such as Instagram have so far failed to do: combining social media lifestyle and e-commerce. Western companies have also recognized the potential.
By Fabian Peltsch
The US government not only bans the export of AI chips and manufacturing equipment to China. The ban now also applies to devices in which these chips are installed.
By Felix Lee
