Donald Trump's future cabinet could include familiar faces for Beijing. Mike Pompeo and Robert Lighthizer have already left their mark on US-China policy. But there are also newcomers who aim to take a tougher line on the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
Ten years before Chancellor Scholz made history by coining the term "Zeitenwende," Beijing was already talking about a similar concept. This has been on everyone's lips ever since a faux pas between Xi and Putin. In his column, Johnny Erling explains why.
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The British-Swedish company confirmed the arrest. Leon Wang is said to be involved in what a Chinese publication called one of the biggest insurance fraud scandals in Chinese history.
By Manuel Liu
Bit by bit, the machinations of the so-called "Salt Typhoon" hackers are being uncovered. The group from China is said to have gained access to the mobile phone data of thousands of Americans.
By Manuel Liu
After VW, Audi and Mercedes, the next German car manufacturer is reporting a significant drop in profits. This is also due to the weak market in China, according to reports. BMW does not anticipate any improvements in the overall market in the near future.
By Manuel Liu
Eight trade agreements between the neighboring countries are intended to significantly improve economic relations. China is thus expanding investments in Central Asian states that want to diversify their foreign relations and reduce their dependence on Moscow.
By Manuel Liu
The US elections are being covered by the Chinese media as if they were an everyday event. However, China is also aware that its own economic and geopolitical development in the coming years is linked to Donald Trump's political decisions.
By Marcel Grzanna
Brussels' Global Gateway infrastructure initiative is not getting off the ground. For the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, one thing is clear: There is a lack of private investments. He criticized China's BRI directly. However, the Czech remained vague on other sticking points.
By Amelie Richter
Hardly any other European leader has negotiated as much with Donald Trump as the former EU Commission President. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the Luxembourger warns against individual EU states going it alone: US presidents have always tried to break up the European Union into its constituent parts.
By Till Hoppe
