China (English)

Mechanical engineers complain about quarantine hotels without windows

How reasonable are China's COVID-related entry restrictions? The industry association VDMA fears that the quarantine and the need for special permits will remain in place for a long time. The association suspects Beijing wants to give Chinese competitors an advantage. But there are initial indications that entry conditions will be eased. And it is usually possible to negotiate certain quarantine details in China even now.

By Redaktion Table

Sabrina Habich-Sobiegalla

By Redaktion Table

IfW: Five-Year Plan risky for the German economy

By Nico Beckert

US athletes against boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

By Amelie Richter

Propaganda offensive for the party's birthday

By Nico Beckert

Brussels' restrained fight against Chinese disinformation

Since 2015, the European External Action Service has been analyzing disinformation campaigns that reach the EU from Russia to undermine democratic institutions – comparable activities from China, by contrast, are treated poorly. This is also because the European Council has not yet issued an official mandate to consistently pursue Chinese misinformation. Critics accuse the EU of a lack of political will.

By Marcel Grzanna

Bernhard Weber

By Redaktion Table

No end to the chip shortage

The shortage of microchips from Taiwan is only slowly disappearing. German carmakers are therefore threatened with short-time work, and assembly lines in China are also at a standstill. One of the reasons is a "toilet paper effect" – when some players start hoarding, others also build up larger stocks. China is reacting with gigantic investments.

By Felix Lee

Solar giant Longi invests in hydrogen

By Nico Beckert

IMF raises growth forecast to 8.4 percent

By Amelie Richter