During his China visit, the German Chancellor also met with Chinese students. One of the questions was about the legalization of marijuana in Germany.
By Marcel Grzanna
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to prevent punitive tariffs on Chinese EV imports to Europe and is appealing to Beijing to ensure fair competition. However, this has no chance of success, as the problem is rooted in the planned economy system.
By Felix Lee
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping today. They will discuss China's backing for Russia in the Ukraine war and the Iranian attack against Israel. Alexander Gabuyev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, explains in an interview with Michael Radunski how China could be persuaded to change its position.
By Michael Radunski
New escalation level in the tech war: After the US and several EU countries banned Chinese network technology, China is now retaliating with a ban on foreign-made semiconductors.
By Felix Lee
For the first time in over 20 years, the United States has replaced the People's Republic as Taiwan's largest sales market. This follows years of efforts by the Taiwanese government to reduce its economic dependence on China.
By Felix Lee
Until now, China has kept a low profile in the Gaza conflict. However, Iran's attack against Israel is now causing concern in Beijing. Chancellor Scholz wants to ask China to mediate.
By Felix Lee
Despite the Middle East crisis, Chancellor Scholz is making time for his planned visit to the Bosch plant for hydrogen drives in Chongqing. The plant is an example of how German companies still have opportunities for future technologies in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
The US has published new information on how and to what extent China is supporting the Russian war of aggression. This also has implications for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China.
By Michael Radunski
He first sparked the debate about a new China strategy in Germany: As CEO of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Markus Kerber had already warned of China-related risks in 2015. At the time, German DAX companies complained that he should not "spoil the mood." Today, the dependencies are obvious.
By Felix Lee
