With the release of Meng Wanzhou and the two Canadians, one of the most massive points of contention in the relationship between China and the West has been settled. But a dangerous precedent has been set for the international community. Is a period of hostage diplomacy about to begin?
By Redaktion Table
The EU fears a crippling German government formation but is better prepared for the transition period than last time. Conflicts are emerging on the issues of defense and finance. An outlook on the coming months.
By Eric Bonse
The election campaign of the German Bundestag gets by without Europe. This has little to do with political reality but a lot with the simulation of political power and the public interests.
By Falk Steiner
The European Commission has come a good deal closer to its promise of standardized charging technology for mobile devices after a delay of more than ten years. With its proposal, it intends to standardize charging cable connections as a first step. After that, the authority also wants to standardize the charging devices.
By Jasmin Kohl
The FDP wants to stand up for freedom, both politically and economically. Johannes Vogel, a member of the German Bundestag, explains to China.Table why there is no contradiction in this regard when dealing with China. This is why he sees the dispute between the EU and the Anglo-Saxon countries Australia, the USA, and the UK with great concern: Instead of collectively facing the challenge of China, conflict is growing among Western partners sharing the same values. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
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Hans-Peter Friedrich, former Minister of the Interior and now Chairman of the Dialogue Forum China-Brücke talks with China.Table about the conflict of economic interests and German values, the purpose of the new Indo-Pacific strategy, and a new ambitious self-confidence replacing warning gestures. Frank Sieren spoke with Friedrich. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
By Frank Sieren
This year's position paper of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing takes note of several current trends with great concern. Industries, where China plans to become independent, are no longer welcome – and they are increasingly feeling the rejection. However, there are still companies for which the red carpet is being rolled out.
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China wants to end the construction of new coal-fired power plants abroad. This may also mean an end to the financing of coal-fired power by Chinese development banks – which could be an important step in the fight against climate change, as Beijing invested billions in this sector in the past. But the devil is in the details.
By Nico Beckert
