How much more crisis is possible? We would like to discuss this question with you and one of the most important drivers of German foreign policy, State Secretary Thomas Bagger , tomorrow, Tuesday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The Table.Media editorial directors for Africa, Agrifood, Berlin, China, Europe, Research, Climate, Research and […]
Jakob Kuneth has been appointed Head of Purchasing at Volkswagen in Chengdu for the Jetta brand (which has been rejuvenated since 2019). He was already based in Beijing until October 2022 and has been working at the headquarters in Wolfsburg in the meantime.Jonathan Deinhard works as a dual student at the VW software subsidiary Cariad […]
China is a partner, economic competitor and rival for Germany and the European Union. This triad does not sit well with Chinese government officials and diplomats from China. They often respond by saying that China is not a rival but a reliable partner. However, our representative survey, “The Berlin Pulse“, shows that only 13 percent […]
China’s leadership expressed deep sorrow over the death of Henry Kissinger at the age of 100, highlighting Kissinger’s high esteem in the People’s Republic. Online, there were numerous condolences. Michael Radunski recounts how Kissinger became the most influential figure in Sino-American relations and why condolences also carry a hint of criticism towards the Biden administration.China […]
This accusation by investor Grizzly Research caused a decline in SenseTime’s valuation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company, however, has rejected all allegations in a statement posted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s website.Short sellers like Grizzly are aggressive investors aiming to expose falsehoods in the stories of highly valued companies. They engage […]
Isabelle Harbrecht is the new coordinator of the China Competence Training Center (CCTC) at Humboldt University Berlin. She was previously head of the International Office at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. The CCTC at the HU aims to strengthen China expertise in the administration of Berlin’s universities. Djordje Milovankic has been a Junior Researcher […]
Visa-free travel for Europeans! China is always good for surprises, and this time, the entry regulations suddenly changed from yellow to green after being red until March.The exemption only applies to trips of up to 15 days. But in my circle of friends, I heard again and again over the weekend: “I’m already looking for […]
The China Centre at the Technical University of Berlin celebrated its 30th anniversary on Friday with a conference on the topic of “Young China.” The head of the center, Sigrun Abels, emphasized the need for stable funding for practice-oriented China research, with a view to improving China expertise, a declared goal of the German government.The […]
The news came as a surprise on Friday, even to informed circles in business and diplomacy: Travelers from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia no longer need to apply for a visa for short trips to China.According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, this is expressly a “unilateral” concession. In other words, the […]
The united front of Taiwan’s opposition parties will probably not happen. Instead of challenging the government with a worthy joint candidate, an embarrassing dispute broke out on Thursday. Candidates for the presidential election next January must register by Friday. The chances of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) getting their act together […]
