The Ver.di union accuses Cosco Shipping in Hamburg of wage violations because the Chinese shipping company wants its containers to be secured by its own seafarers. At least, that's the apparent issue. Because behind the dispute lies a political matter.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Adrian Zenz has been a target of Chinese intelligence activities for years. In an interview with Marcel Grzanna, the human rights expert shares why he intends to continue his research despite threats and concerns for his family.
By Redaktion Table
Kuomintang candidate Hou Yu-ih has narrowed the gap to William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party. The upcoming elections in January will shape relations between Taiwan and China.
By Redaktion Table
President Xi seeks to secure Vietnam’s alignment with more economic "carrots" during his visit. Vietnam has leveraged its position between the US and China for its own economic boost. Despite China’s economic influence, it does not translate into increased public trust in Vietnam.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Following the attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, Chinese shipping company Cosco has now also temporarily suspended its passage through the strait. Cosco thus follows other major international shipping companies.
By Christiane Kuehl
US military officials report that there have been no dangerous incidents between the air force and navy of the two countries since the summit between Presidents Xi and Biden. This indicates that the situation is easing.
By Christiane Kuehl
According to BAFA President Torsten Safarik, legislation on supply chains will not force companies to withdraw from certain regions or countries. Safarik considers this to be a pretext, he says in an interview with Table.Media.
By Redaktion Table
The China Global South Project tracks China's relationship with emerging and developing countries in Africa and other parts of the world. The much-praised initiative is the brainchild of South African researcher Cobus van Staden.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese society continues to become more conservative; the Communist Party throws old progressive ways of thinking overboard and sends women back to the kitchen. This puts women under pressure, but will not succeed with young women, says Leta Hong Fincher, a journalist and author specializing in women's rights, in an interview by Christiane Kuehl.
By Christiane Kuehl
