Car industry
Chinese car brands: Rising stars for Europe's dealers
Chinese car manufacturers are becoming stronger on the European market. Instead of direct sales as before, they are increasingly relying on the classic dealer model. Despite tariffs, they are particularly popular with first-time buyers of new cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Education
Nationalism: How military thinking shapes China's everyday education
Freshers have to stand at attention in China. Basic military training is an integral part of the curriculum at universities and secondary schools. This not only promotes a patriotic spirit, but also boosts the economy. However, in some places there is resistance to the political appropriation of everyday life.
By Blanka Xia
Semiconductors
H200 chips: More popular than authorities would like
Donald Trump wants to allow Nvidia to sell the advanced AI chip H200 to China. The government in Beijing prefers to support the development of its own AI chip industry. The approach of Chinese tech companies and universities is apparently more pragmatic.
By Jörn Petring
Technology
Semiconductors: How China's corporations are relocating their AI training to Southeast Asia
To gain access to powerful chips, Chinese AI companies are training their models in Southeast Asia. The region benefits from technology restrictions against China. But now the USA is easing the export ban on advanced Nvidia chips.
By Jörn Petring
ASEAN
Border conflict: Southeast Asia fears for economic integration
The air strikes between Thailand and Cambodia are a warning signal for investors. They are damaging ASEAN's credibility. The economic integration of Southeast Asia is at stake. China has its own role to play.
By Marcel Grzanna
Diplomacy
Wadephul in Beijing: Positive signals – but central lines of conflict remain
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's trip to Beijing brought a new willingness to talk, but still no concrete relief for German industry. While China is once again sending benevolent signals regarding rare earths, the urgently needed export licenses for German companies have not been granted for the time being.
By Amelie Richter
Human rights
Transnational repression: Ray Wong demands liability for perpetrators in Germany
Exiled Hong Kong activist Ray Wong warns of systematic surveillance of Chinese citizens in Germany. He calls for liability rules to effectively combat transnational repression.
By Julia Fiedler
Diplomacy
Wadephul: Second attempt to China
After his original trip was postponed, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to China. The Chinese leadership is stepping up the pressure to assert its position on Taiwan internationally.
By Angela Köckritz
China (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1226 from December 11th, 2025
- Chinese car brands: Rising stars for Europe's dealers
- Time.Table: Dates for the coming week
- EV imports: EU and China resume negotiations on minimum prices
- Investment screening: EU states to examine security risks
- Subsidies: EU Commission investigates Chinese security company
- Corruption proceedings: Telecom equipment supplier ZTE faces possible billion-euro settlement
- Mexico: Import tariffs against China and other Asian countries
- Tech transfer: Horizon Robotics opens central smart driving technology to partners
- Johnny Erling: China's changing tourism landscape
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