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
In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.
By Redaktion Table
Energy prices in Europe are at a record high and there is no end to the rally in sight. Russian energy giant Gazprom and the legal dispute over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline are also playing a decisive part. Observers accuse the group of artificially cutting gas supplies.
By Timo Landenberger
China's government is cracking down on the real estate market in an effort to contain soaring prices. The measures are intended to support people in search of affordable housing, but they are also increasingly becoming a problem for China's real estate giants.
By Redaktion Table
The left positioned itself clearly on Russia and is also calling for withdrawal from NATO. But what is its position on China? The deputy chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, Stefan Liebich, does not want to take a nostalgic or anti-communist view of China. In our interview, he warns against turning the human rights issue into a vehicle for asserting economic interests. At the same time, Germany should not overestimate itself. The interview with Liebich was conducted by Felix Lee. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
By Felix Lee
Europe likes to celebrate its data protection law as a global example. Data protection supervisory authorities independently monitor the lawfulness of the processing of European citizens' data. But a recent case raises many questions. Europe.Table investigated – and came up with some astonishing answers.
By Falk Steiner
Angela Merkel's personal closeness to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has left its mark on the German neighbor's EU policy. Even before the federal election, it is clear that Rutte is now searching for his own way.
By Redaktion Table
The Silk Road by rail is currently showing its advantages: So far, it has not been as affected by container congestion as maritime transport. Can it relieve or even replace the freighters? German logistics experts believe that land routes between China and Germany will become increasingly important.
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The impending Evergrande bankruptcy is a major stress test for China's financial system. But the impact on the country's real estate and financial system will remain manageable. There is no risk of a collapse or even a global financial crisis. But the case ruthlessly exposes the weaknesses of the Chinese economy.
By Frank Sieren
