The German Martina Platte has been running the Seemannsmission in Hong Kong for 30 years. She has witnessed the rise of China, the decline of the British Empire, and the long reach of the Communist Party. After nearly three decades, she now leaves Hong Kong.
By Redaktion Table
The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.
By Angela Köckritz
Digital sovereignty has become a competitive factor. A conversation with Rolf Schumann, Co-CEO of Schwarz Digits, on digital independence, data control, and European alternatives to Big Tech.
By Corinna Visser
According to media reports, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce requires companies to provide sensitive business information to obtain export licenses for rare earths and magnets.
By Manuel Liu
At a high-level dialogue in Brussels, both sides aim to coordinate their approach to environmental issues. Topics include a global plastics treaty, the biodiversity agenda and air pollution. A date has now also been set for the EU-China summit in July.
By Amelie Richter
China and the European Central Bank plan to cooperate more closely – including on reforming the global monetary system. A visit by ECB head Lagarde to Beijing sends a signal for economic cooperation amid growing trade conflicts with the US.
By Amelie Richter
German mechanical engineering companies have presented a China position paper in which they criticize Beijing's unfair subsidization of its companies. They call for political backing from Berlin and Brussels.
By Manuel Liu
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to Harvard graduate Jiang Yurong. In her speech at the graduation ceremony, she actually wanted to call for more unity and togetherness. However, anger and criticism rained down from all directions. The reactions reveal how divided not only China but the whole world has become.
By Experts Table.Briefings
New rare earth mines are being built in eastern Myanmar under the protection of an armed militia. China is using the mining areas in Shan State to secure its supply of strategically important raw materials – despite ongoing unrest in the region.
By Amelie Richter
