China’s National Development and Reform Commission is looking to attract investors. The state is opening its wallet wide to upgrade key industries.
By Marcel Grzanna
Our column “China Perspective” features contributions by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week, it focuses on Nie Weiping – a legendary Go player, confidant of powerful political figures and a rare firsthand witness to the youth of Xi Jinping.
By Redaktion Table
At the opening of a trial against three political opposition figures, Hong Kong prosecutors made clear that China’s one-party rule cannot be challenged by legal means.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Commission is confident of reaching a political agreement with India to sign a free trade pack by the end of January. However, CBAM remains a sticking point in the negotiations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
After approving the construction of a new Chinese embassy in the UK, Beijing has pledged full compliance with all legal requirements. The decision comes ahead of an expected visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China next week.
By Leonardo Pape
Germany’s expert commission on economic dependencies on China is expected to convene for the first time in February. A good idea – and long overdue.
By Angela Köckritz
China has pushed back against claims that it is seeking to exploit the Greenland crisis for its own benefit. At the same time, state media are urging Europe to rethink its security relationship with the United States.
By Fabian Peltsch
Malaysia is the world’s second-largest location for rare earth processing after China. This creates opportunities for Germany and Europe – but the United States and China are already staking out their interests.
By Leonardo Pape
