Beijing is threatening to miss its targets in the current five-year plan if it continues to take a hard line against the West – not only against the US but also against other countries. The example of H M shows how interdependent China is on the West, especially when it comes to domestic jobs.
By Redaktion Table
They are arch-rivals and seal off their platforms from each other: China's tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. But now Beijing is getting serious about the fight against digital monopolies. For better or worse, the two will have to cooperate. Alibaba made the first step and now applied for a mini-program on Tencent's mega app WeChat for its online store Taobao Deals. What does Beijing's action mean for the private platform economy in the People's Republic?
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU is not prepared to help Montenegro repay a Chinese loan. It's about almost €1 billion for the construction of a motorway, which Western institutions assessed early on as not worthwhile. Is Europe missing a great opportunity to strengthen pro-European forces in the Western Balkans and instead leaving the field to Beijing?
By Marcel Grzanna
The US Parliament takes the initiative for a more aggressive China policy. Among other things, the US government should take tougher action against intellectual property theft and protect Taiwan. At the same time, the US should rely on means that China already uses.
By Felix Lee
The world's largest sportswear manufacturers Nike and Adidas are plagued by boycott concerns in their China business. Their Chinese competitor Anta Sports, meanwhile, is actively sourcing cotton from Xinjiang. A strategy that could become a problem internationally for the main supplier of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan tensions between China and the US are rising rapidly. Both sides are increasing their military presence in the Taiwan Strait. Beijing is pushing into Taiwan's airspace with an ever-increasing military force. But Taipei is also arming itself. Next week Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate will debate a bill that could further strengthen the United States' ties with Taiwan.
By Felix Lee
