An acquaintance with an exiled Uyghur journalist has proved fatal for five men in Xinjiang. Because they once worked with him at a language school, they are now serving long prison sentences.
By Marcel Grzanna
Economy Minister Robert Habeck's plans to suspend the German Supply Chain Act have triggered a heated debate. Critics accuse him of creating uncertainty where planning security is needed.
By Marcel Grzanna
The rail project could shorten freight transport between China and Europe by around 900 kilometers and would be a faster and cheaper alternative to the current land routes.
By Amelie Richter
US politicians accuse VW partners CATL and Gotion of sourcing supplies from plants where forced labor is practiced. The companies now say that the business relationships were terminated long ago.
By Redaktion Table
FAW is breaking new ground in its search for an engine system that can meet China's upcoming environmental regulations. The company works on a new engine system that uses hydrogen, gasoline, and electricity simultaneously, combining three energy sources.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The planned EV tariffs may already have the desired effect: Volvo, owned by Geely, could invest in Belgium to avoid having to import its products from the People's Republic.
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Brussels plans to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, and parts of the German industry and government are against it. But Sebastian Bock argues that they are a necessary evil.
By Amelie Richter
A delegation from the External Action Service wants to get a picture of the situation in Tibet. The EU representatives also plan to ask unpleasant questions at the human rights dialogue.
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TikTok is not fundamentally different from other social networks – but it comes from China, which is why extra vigilance is needed, says Peter Schaar.
By Fabian Peltsch
