What experts feared now seems to become reality: The stricter US regulations for technology exports to the People’s Republic mean that China’s tech companies are working under high pressure to develop their own high-performance chips. Companies such as Huawei and Tencent are heavily promoting their Chinese-made processors to artificial intelligence (AI) developers, several people familiar […]
Hu Jinglin becomes Director of the State Administration of Taxation. Yang Weiqun becomes Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency and Zhao Rui Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.Is something changing in your organization? Send a note for our personnel section to heads@table.media!
To the surprise of many economists, China’s export sector experienced growth in November after six consecutive months of decline. In a Thursday announcement, the Chinese customs agency revealed that exports rose by 0.5 percent year-on-year, reaching 291 billion dollars (270.3 billion euros). This positive development comes after a sharp 6.4 percent decline in exports in […]
Beate Lindemann will step down from her position as Managing Director of the Global Bridges association. Her successor will be Malte Hohlfeld. As Honorary Chairwoman and member of the Board of Global Bridges, Lindemann will continue to be responsible for relations with China.Is something changing in your organization? Let us know at heads@table.media!
At one time, 46 loudspeakers from this system on the Taiwanese island of Kinmen broadcasted messages towards the People’s Republic of China. The distance to the Chinese mainland is only about two kilometers. Following their defeat in the Chinese Civil War in 1949, the Kuomintang, which fled to Taiwan, aimed to reclaim the Chinese mainland […]
In politics and business, there is much talk about de-risking in dealing with China. However, apparently, little has been done. According to the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), German companies are not doing enough to reduce their one-sided dependencies on China. “De-risking has started, but we must not be under any illusions: too little […]
China’s automotive market showed growth again in November. According to the China Passenger Car Association (PCA), 2.06 million vehicles were delivered to customers last month, an increase of about a quarter compared to a year ago. However, lockdowns in numerous Chinese regions contributed to a decline in demand for cars a year ago. Sales in […]
China regularly threatens Taiwan with military maneuvers. How serious is the situation?The military threat to Taiwan has increased in recent years. The Chinese seem to be practicing for a potential attack on Taiwan, but so far, we have not seen any concrete military preparations. The Chinese military is following the theories of ancient military philosophers. […]
The opposition from the conservative Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) could not agree on a joint candidate for January’s presidential election. The two parties had actually wanted to reach an agreement based on poll results and member surveys. They planned to announce the result at a press conference. The parties explained they […]
The German government is cutting funding for China programs. Private foundations, which had extensive programs not long ago, have also reduced their funding. Yet, at the same time, the government’s coalition agreement and China strategy call for more China expertise. Does this fit together?We cannot confirm that China programs are being extensively slashed everywhere. As […]