At the start of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, Chinese state media celebrate Xi Jinping as a "true friend of Africa". He himself calls for intensive cooperation, particularly in the extraction of raw materials and the expansion of infrastructure, and promises further loans.
By Felix Lee
No sign of de-risking: Mercedes-Benz is planning a €1.8 billion investment in China for the development of further EVs.
By Felix Lee
China's President Xi Jinping is considering attending the Brics summit in Russia. Observers see the possible trip as a signal that relations between Beijing and Moscow remain close.
By Felix Lee
China is tightening controls on critical minerals. Experts expect further regulations for certain raw materials that are important for future sectors in the West in the future.
By Christiane Kuehl
China was a paradise for European luxury manufacturers. In the economic downturn, however, many Chinese are losing their appetite for expensive purchases. When they do buy, they prefer to do so on the gray market. Everyone is talking about the online platform Dewu.
By Jörn Petring
China has declared an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian rapeseed imports. This follows a familiar pattern. Beijing also responded with similar measures in response to the EU investigation into EVs.
By Christiane Kuehl
Brics+ could gain a new important member. Insiders say that Turkey has applied to join. It would be the first NATO member in the bloc of major emerging economies.
By Christiane Kuehl
Two listed shipbuilders want to merge to supply the military more efficiently and follow Beijing's major state strategy. Both are already subsidiaries of a state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate.
By Christiane Kuehl
