Through his magazine Painkiller, Yang Yu has introduced a whole generation of Chinese music fans to heavy metal. He developed a taste for hard sounds in Germany.
By Redaktion Table
In the territorial dispute over the South China Sea, the EU has condemned the actions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels off the coast of the Philippines. Beijing reacted with outrage.
By Felix Lee
China's authorities plan to further reform the automotive market. New efficiency standards are intended to protect the environment and reduce dependence on oil imports. But the new requirements are tough.
By Michael Radunski
China's cities and municipalities are selling their silverware. The old revenue streams have dried up, and borrowing has exceeded the limits. Debts are running into the trillions and the first defaults are occurring.
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The long-awaited consolidation wave in the solar industry may have begun. Tongwei, one of the industry leaders, has given the go-ahead with plans to acquire a majority stake in an ailing competitor.
By Christiane Kuehl
Germany's automotive suppliers need to take more risks and become more flexible. This is the conclusion of a recent study by management consultants PwC. Although German companies are increasing their research spending, Chinese competitors lead in innovations.
By Christiane Kuehl
Chinese and Philippine coastguard ships have collided again in the South China Sea. Beijing and Manila have blamed each other.
By Felix Lee
Are Western sanctions having an effect after all? Russian companies report payment difficulties in their business with China after the US Department of the Treasury threatened to impose sanctions on banks that finance business with Russia in China and other countries.
By Redaktion Table
Many politicians urge reducing dependency on China. German companies are taking a different approach, at least when it comes to research: They are even more active locally to avoid falling behind.
By Jörn Petring
Huawei saw a huge jump in sales and profits in the first half of the year. The technology company is hunting for market share, especially from Apple's iPhone. According to analysts, mobile phone sales increased by over 50 percent.
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