Electricity, not algorithms or chips, will decide the next phase of the global AI race. China has an advantage here with its open-source models and renewable-energy capacities.
By Jeffrey Wu
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in two weeks’ time. At the same time, he sent signals of compromise in the trade dispute to Beijing.
By Julia Fiedler
China accuses the USA of attacking the National Time Service Center (NTSC) through cyberattacks. The two countries report an increase in mutual hacker attacks.
By Julia Fiedler
Our “View from China” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic. This week’s topic is discrimination after the age of 35. The age pressure that used to apply mainly to women is now affecting the whole of society in the workplace. But there are steps that could change this.
By Redaktion Table
BYD plans to build up to 300 fast-charging stations in South Africa by the end of 2026. In addition to BYD, Chery and GWM are also active in South Africa.
By Julia Fiedler
A steel capsule full of servers is lowered into the sea off Shanghai, cooled by the ocean and powered by the wind. China is focusing on an exciting technology that nevertheless has its limitations.
By Jörn Petring
China’s car manufacturers have come to Brazil with big promises. Brazilian customers are open and curious about the new e-car options. However, it remains to be seen whether the Chinese brands will be able to establish themselves in the long term.
By Christian Domke Seidel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promotes a strong Europe in his government statement, but does not explicitly mention China. Previously, Foreign Minister Wadephul had strongly criticized China’s actions in the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
By Leonardo Pape
China maintains that the imprisoned Swedish publisher Gui Minhai is a Chinese citizen. The case has attracted renewed attention in the run-up to Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard’s visit to China.
By Julia Fiedler
