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Having accused the Panamanian government of relinquishing control of the canal to China, US President Donald Trump wants the Canal back. The first marines have already returned to the bases they abandoned in 1999.
By Andrzej Rybak
The visit by German Foreign Minister Wadephul to Japan and Indonesia will focus on security in the Indo-Pacific and reducing critical dependencies. The de-risking initiatives will likely involve China.
By Leonardo Pape
China's navy forced a US warship away from the Scarborough Reef. It was the first known operation by a US ship at the reef in at least six years. The reef is located in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.
By Leonardo Pape
EV company BYD has found new office space for its German headquarters. BYD was previously based in Stuttgart.
By Manuel Changming Liu
For decades, Beijing had its state gifts carelessly stashed away. In late 2022, the People's Republic opened its first museum dedicated to gifts from foreign countries. The idea is to celebrate Xi Jinping's foreign and global policies.
By Johnny Erling
According to media reports, Taiwan's representative in Germany, Shieh Jhy-wey, is leaving Berlin for Brussels. In this interview, he talks about Taiwan's importance for Germany. In light of the military threat posed by China, Shieh calls for clear deterrence signals.
By Julia Fiedler
The National Data Administration has reported achievements for China's digital economy. Not only have important sectors experienced growth, but China now also holds a significant share in global AI patents.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Every year, thousands of wealthy Chinese leave their home country, draining the Chinese economy of both investment and skilled labor. Some seek refuge in Germany – in some cases, by illegal means.
By Manuel Changming Liu