China (English)

'Political uncertainty is fading'

Joe Biden has been in office for just under four weeks and the outlines of his China policy are becoming visible. But what does Beijing expect from the new US President? China.Table compiles the positions of the most important players in politics, science, society, and business. The conclusion: the Chinese have no illusions that the conflict with the US will be a walk in the park. But Biden is expected to be more reasonable and cooperative with China.

By Frank Sieren

German Navy to show presence in Asia

Defence Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer wants to send a frigate of the German Navy to the Far East for maneuvers this summer. But the mission is controversial. Supporters see it as a clear signal against China's sprawling territorial claims, but critics fear an exaggerated provocation.

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China largest EU trading partner

By Amelie Richter

E-CNY: Beijing ignites next test stage

The e-CNY is no longer a dream of the future. The pilot phase has been running for months, and now the central bank has paid 200 e-CNY to each 50,000 Chinese. Beijing also wants to compete with large payment providers. After all, the data from digital payment transactions are in high demand.

By Ning Wang

Dessert 16.2.2021

By Antje Sirleschtov

Till Ammelburg

By Redaktion Table

NATO status China: under observation

China is becoming more important as a weapons supplier, is gaining influence among individual NATO member states, and is becoming a severe threat in the high-tech sector. China will not be at the top of the agenda at the NATO defense minister meeting. However, Secretary General Stoltenberg and defense experts agree: The Alliance needs a China strategy.

By Amelie Richter

Wu: Xinjiang camp a 'lie'

By Antje Sirleschtov

AutoX: first autonomous cabs in Shenzhen

For the first time, autonomous cabs can be used in everyday life in China entirely without a driver. The Chinese start-up AutoX has recently been allowed to use them in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. But it also has a license for the USA. This makes AutoX faster than Google subsidiary Waymo. Beijing is promoting the technology massively.

By Frank Sieren

EU condemns action against BBC

By Amelie Richter