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BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 1, 2020: People in face masks walk in a street during an outbreak of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus, which started in Wuhan in December 2019 according to recent data, the number of people infected with the new strain of coronavirus has risen over 14,000, with the death toll reaching 305. Artyom Ivanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS0CCA51

Adidas CEO Gulden and the China problem

The German sporting goods manufacturer enjoyed success in the People's Republic for many years. But recently, the sales figures have been a disaster. What needs to change?

By Redaktion Table

Dwindling attractiveness accelerates decoupling

Covid-19 is not the only reason why foreign workers are currently migrating from China; the region has also lost some of its appeal due to political developments. At the same time, expats are increasingly replaced by Chinese forces. This also has advantages. But the bottom line is that it hinders international exchange and reduces team diversity.

By Experts Table.Briefings

November 19, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Thailand s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha at the Government house on the sidelines of the APEC 2022 summit in Bangkok. Bangkok Thailand - ZUMAs197 20221119_zaa_s197_064 Copyright: xPeeraponxBoonyakiatx

Apec: tussle between USA and China

At the Apec summit in Bangkok, the Asia-Pacific countries condemned the Ukraine war. China is not entirely happy with the wording. However, the USA was also unable to push through its more far-reaching position on this.

By Frank Sieren

Zero COVID policy in China People line up for PCR tests in Beijing on Nov. 10, 2022, as authorities impose strict travel restrictions under the central government s zero COVID-19 policy. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001353909P

Beijing's difficult shift away from zero-Covid

China relaxed its Covid rules only a week ago. But after the first Covid death in six months, a minor lockdown is being imposed on Beijing again. Doctors warn that it is too early for an opening. Unlike in other countries, not enough of the elderly are vaccinated in the People's Republic.

By Redaktion Table