BMW and Mercedes report significant sales losses in China. There is a self-confident tone in Chinese reporting. Industry expert Beatrix Keim advises German manufacturers to enter into development cooperations with Chinese companies.
By Julia Fiedler
The new AI strategy is intended to support companies and science in the application of AI. In this way, the European Commission wants to strengthen competitiveness and help Europe catch up in the global AI competition.
By Corinna Visser
China plays a trump card in the trade war and puts US soybean farmers in trouble. The leverage from Beijing comes as no surprise.
By Andreas Landwehr
Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer draws a positive conclusion after his trip to Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. Saxony wants to be a “bridge builder between Europe and Asia.”
By Fabian Peltsch
The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for South Asia in 2026 to the lowest level in 25 years. Reasons include the US tariffs on Indian exports. The effects of AI on the labor market are also a factor.
By Fabian Peltsch
After decades of criticism, Japan is calling it quits: The controversial trainee program for foreign workers will be abolished in 2027 and replaced by a new system.
By Amelie Richter
China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang is leading a delegation to Pyongyang this week to attend the 80th anniversary of the state party. In addition to China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos are also sending high-ranking representatives, which points to new rapprochement in the region.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwan’s new representative in Berlin knows the European diplomatic stage inside out. In addition to his core diplomatic business, he also focuses on public relations in Germany.
By Angela Köckritz