Germany's lithium imports from China have multiplied since 2013. Moreover, two out of five lithium-ion batteries now come from China. Uncertain supplier countries also dominate Germany's semiconductor imports.
By Carolyn Braun
A summit is held in Washington between the USA, Japan and the Philippines. The historical rivals come together – out of fear of the People's Republic. Japan even wants to join a military pact. Beijing reacts furiously.
By Michael Radunski
The EU regulatory authorities permit Slovakia to provide state aid to a Volvo plant. The car manufacturer is majority-owned by Geely. The Commission justifies the decision with jobs in the EU country.
By Amelie Richter
In 2023, China's population declined for the second year in a row, falling by 2.08 million people. A provincial comparison shows large differences in population change between regions.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Following a railroad project in Bulgaria and a Romanian solar park, the EU Commission in Brussels now wants to investigate Chinese wind turbine manufacturers more closely for state subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov, reaffirm their "strategic partnership" at a meeting in Beijing. Trade is flourishing. Among other things, Chinese cars now dominate the Russian market.
By Christiane Kuehl
The people in the ASEAN states do not want to choose between the USA and China. However, if they were forced to choose, it would be in favor of the People's Republic for the first time – partly out of disappointment with the United States.
By Christiane Kuehl
A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
A Chinese journalist has been expelled from Sweden for allegedly posing a security risk. The accusation: the 57-year-old has supposedly worked for Chinese diplomats for years.
By Fabian Peltsch
