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'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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Comac: China's attack on Boeing and Airbus

The demand for aircraft is enormous in China. So far, Airbus and Boeing dominated the market. Now, the state-owned manufacturer Comac wants to enter the business strategically. Comac plans to deliver its first medium-haul C919 aircraft this year. China also wants to produce long-haul aircraft in cooperation with Russia.

By Redaktion Table

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Biden's tougher China policy

A tough stance against China – that's what the new US President Joe Biden wants to stick to. He has now presented his first plans: rearmament, maintaining punitive tariffs, massive investments in own technologies, but also joint action by allies.

By Felix Lee

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CGTN threatened with TV broadcasting stop in Germany

The Chinese state broadcaster CGTN is under pressure in Germany following its license revocation in the UK. The local state media authorities have initiated a review of the broadcasting license. Cable operator Vodafone is suspending CGTN's transmission as a precaution.

By Marcel Grzanna

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When Xi and Biden talk: new tone, old conflicts

Shortly before the New Year's celebrations, US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping picked up the phone. It became evident that the tone has become civil once again. However, both sides appear to remain firm on the issues. Biden's concept of "extreme competition" may indeed prove to be accurate.

By Christiane Kuehl

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'996' or eight-hour day: struggle over working hours

Hardly any other internet platform has grown as fast in China as the online retailer Pinduoduo. But the rapid growth also has its price. The death of two employees within a few weeks has reignited the debate in China about long working hours and overwork at tech companies.

By Redaktion Table