China has reserved large sections of airspace without giving a reason. Experts see it as a sign of Beijing’s growing military readiness.
By Fabian Peltsch
Despite growing geopolitical tensions, Europe and China are cooperating on the space mission Smile. The goal is to lay the groundwork for early warning systems against geomagnetic storms.
By Fabian Peltsch
As the situation in Iran escalates, China and Russia are calling for a diplomatic solution. Both countries are also emphasizing their responsibility as permanent members of the UN Security Council amid a global debate over energy security.
By Amelie Richter
China is giving its booming online retail sector a new strategic direction. New guidelines shift the focus from pure growth to quality and global integration, with political steering at the center.
By Amelie Richter
Driverless taxis are becoming increasingly visible in China. Not least because of support from Beijing, growth forecasts are pointing sharply upward. But recent incidents have also exposed the technology’s vulnerabilities. On Tuesday evening, more than 100 robotaxis came to a standstill in the middle of the road.
By Jörn Petring
A new article argues that China’s current trade surplus is not especially sustainable for the economy. In the future, the country should focus more on higher-value exports.
By Redaktion Table
The People’s Bank of China is tightening the amount of money available in the financial system in order to create room to maneuver. The move also points to a recovery in China’s economy.
By Redaktion Table
Kou Wei, the former chairman of the State Grid Corporation of China, has been given a suspended death sentence for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of office.
By Julia Fiedler
Chinese state media are using Viktor Orbán’s comments on a multipolar world order as support for their own narrative. The Hungarian prime minister portrays China as an unavoidable global force and calls for coexistence rather than confrontation.
By Amelie Richter
