China backs Iran in the Middle East conflict, but behind the gestures lie above all economic interests. Securing trade routes is crucial for Beijing to protect its energy imports.
By Amelie Richter
To boost China’s domestic consumption, stronger redistribution is needed, says Klaus Mühlhahn of Freie Universität Berlin. But Xi Jinping suspects that transfers foster a welfare mentality.
By Leonardo Pape
Xiaomi has used humanoid robots on an automotive assembly line for the first time. The humanoids worked for three hours straight. Other companies are also pushing ahead with their robotics plans.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU is planning tougher public-procurement rules that prioritize European production. The new Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA) is meant to raise the share of EU-made materials and components.
By Amelie Richter
Created by Chinese journalists, the Journalists Home News Prize serves as a civil-society alternative to state awards. Despite censorship, Chinese reporters still spark debate with investigative work.
By Fabian Peltsch
At a symposium ahead of the Two Sessions, the NDRC consulted with business representatives. It also announced higher prices for gasoline and diesel.
By Redaktion Table
Publicly available data can offer deep insight into China – at a time when independent reporting is becoming ever more difficult. A striking new media-art project called Total View shows what that can look like.
By Angela Köckritz
Tax procedures in China are increasingly being handled digitally – saving time and money, officials say.
By Marcel Grzanna
An alliance with the West’s “middle powers” would be India’s best option. Can the country overcome old ways of thinking – and realign its political apparatus accordingly?
By Ajay Shah
