Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its travel restrictions, international schools in China are experiencing a boom. Foreign schools are still seen as a stepping stone to later enroll in a prestigious Western university. In the long term, however, Beijing wants to make its education sector less dependent on foreign countries.
By Frank Sieren
Sino-German Government Consultations: The recently imposed entry bans on parliamentarians and academics should be the occasion for clear words from Berlin, politicians, and experts demand. Anything else would be a sign of weakness – and thus not a good negotiating tactic.
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Meituan, by far the largest Chinese food delivery service, is the second tech company after Alibaba to be targeted by the antitrust authorities. However, Meituan is not too worried about this. Instead, it is working at full speed on the autonomous future. Millions of delivery men are supposed to be replaced by robotic vehicles. In some parts of Beijing, this is already a reality.
By Redaktion Table
The US electric car pioneer Tesla seemed to be the darling of Chinese authorities for a long time. But after a number of mishaps, the company is now being scolded by the media and lectured by regulators. The message is clear: China first. Anyone who wants to earn money in the People's Republic should treat Chinese consumers like royalty. A lesson for foreign investors.
By Marcel Grzanna
For years, there was no deeper interest in cooperation between Brussels and Delhi. But that has changed. At the upcoming EU-India summit in Porto, joint infrastructure projects are to be announced – not least to counter China's Silk Road project BRI. But is India the right partner for this?
By Amelie Richter
After the climate summit, the interpretations begin: In addition to the question of how much the pledges made are worth, there is also the question of what effect the reactivated climate diplomacy will have on China's relations with the USA. The signs are still pointing to competition.
By Christiane Kuehl
China continues to expand its influence in Europe's ports. In Germany's only deep-sea port, JadeWeserPort, alone, the Chinese are currently investing €100 million. Brussels, however, is watching the developments with suspicion. The EU does not want to allow the Chinese to expand as unrestrictedly as at the port of Piraeus again.
By Frank Sieren
When the Chancellor goes to China, she represents only the most important concerns of Germany and Europe to the highest leadership. How did a conman make it onto her speaking list, and what role did the Roeller couple and a man named Michael Papageorgiou play?
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With the new brand Zeekr, the car company Geely wants to roll up the premium segment for EVs. The first model, which is to be launched in China in September, was presented at the Shanghai auto show. And there are big plans: International expansion, including to Europe, is planned for the coming year, as is its own IPO. In 2015, the manufacturer had already failed once with Geely Blue. Can Geely now implement its plans with Zeekr?
By Frank Sieren
In 2019, the German government twice intervened in China on behalf of the scandal company Wirecard. Its market entry was first on the list of German concerns at the Financial Markets Dialogue in January two years ago. Then, in September, the chancellor raised it with top management. In retrospect, that raises questions.
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