Despite heavy investment, the quality of China's soccer remains underdeveloped. This is now set to change with a new action plan.
By Emily Kossak
China's industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. From a manufacturing hub with low added value, the country has become a global technology leader – despite a comparatively low GDP per capita.
By Zhang Jun
China is apparently upholding its export restrictions on rare earths insofar as they affect the defense industry. This affects US manufacturers in particular.
By Emily Kossak
China wants to exercise greater control over coal production in the provinces and curb overcapacity. While fewer new mines were built in 2024, it is still unclear whether the trend will be reversed.
By Nico Beckert
Under Xi Jinping, the rules for traveling abroad are becoming ever stricter. Now, even employees such as teachers and doctors who do not have access to sensitive data are affected.
By Ning Wang
Europe and China have bet their future on green growth. That's why, according to two climate policy experts, they need to join forces. Effective cooperation depends on five factors.
By Emmanuel Guerin and Bernice Lee
The number of German students in China remains far below pre-pandemic levels. Overall, Western countries are playing an ever smaller role in China's international exchange. An even wider information gap could be the result.
By Leonardo Pape
For years, Microsoft received technical support for its SharePoint product from a team in China. According to a media report, it was working on the software shortly before Chinese hackers compromised it.
By Manuel Liu
The US government has announced tariffs for numerous countries, which will ultimately also restrict China's regional trade. An overview of the current tariffs.
By Manuel Liu
