South Korea's national crisis has unexpectedly put Lee Jae-myung in the fast lane. The left-wing populist, whose political future appeared questionable due to a suspended sentence, is now considered the most promising presidential candidate. Beijing should be pleased with this development.
By Redaktion Table
How are the SPD, Greens and CDU/CSU positioning themselves on China in the upcoming election campaign? And what important items would they implement if they were part of the next German government? Their election manifestos contain important topics relating to foreign policy and dealing with China as an economic competitor.
By Amelie Richter
In 2024, the number of people worldwide who were able to vote was higher than ever before. As an election issue, the People's Republic of China influenced the decisions of billions of people. Beijing also used the super election year to demonstrate its stoic non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese government urges primary and secondary schools to include artificial intelligence in their curricula. Even school beginners should gain their first experience with AI.
By Angela Köckritz
Janet Yellen does not rule out sanctions against Chinese banks. "They want to trade with Russia, but they do not want their banks sanctioned," the US Treasury Secretary explained on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch
Former Chinese national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years for bribery. It is not the first corruption scandal in China's professional soccer.
By Fabian Peltsch
Retail sales rise a little, the unemployment rate falls slightly and even the battered real estate market is improving somewhat. Why the Chinese economy may have turned the corner and what challenges await in the new year.
By Redaktion Table
Joe Biden has given TikTok until January 19 to sell. The company has exhausted almost all legal options. All eyes are now on the next occupant of the White House – but he won't be moving in until January 20.
By Jörn Petring
The Chinese EV start-up Jiyue is in serious financial difficulties. As a joint venture between the established car manufacturer Geely and the leading tech company Baidu, it actually stands for the direction in which Chinese automotive companies are headed, experts say. Employees now fear layoffs.
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