An Italian gas group plans to acquire a stake in Germany's largest gas company, Open Grid Europe. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs is now investigating possible connections between the group and China.
By Emily Kossak
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Beijing on Monday for the first time since 2020. He sent conciliatory tones to the Chinese government, but warned against restrictive trade measures.
By Emily Kossak
The debt burden of local governments in China is so heavy that it threatens the stability of the entire economy. The Cologne Institute for Economic Research sees far-reaching reforms as the only way to prevent the system from collapsing
By Ning Wang
The People's Republic wants to boost the economy with subsidies for household appliances. This leads to the purchase of more economical air conditioning systems - and significantly reduces energy consumption and electricity costs, according to a study.
By Nico Beckert
China's designer figure Labubu is just the tip of the iceberg of a new Chinese pop culture. Their cute aesthetics satisfy a longing for emotional retreat in complex times.. This is also understood abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
The relationship between Brussels and Beijing is marked by mistrust. China's raw materials policy exposes Europe's dependencies and Beijing's willingness to use them as leverage for its own interests. A strategic industrial policy is now required from Europe. After all, access to the EU market must be used strategically and wisely.
By Sabrina Schulz
Chinese customers complain about portable batteries exploding or bursting into flames. Products from the ROMOSS Group are particularly affected.
By Emily Kossak
In her opinion piece, Alicia Hennig deplores the continuing naivety when it comes to research collaborations with China. And discusses whether voluntary regulations are sufficient.
By Alicia Hennig
Germany should avoid a conflict with China at all costs, says Adis Ahmetović, foreign policy spokesperson for the SPD. He sees Germany as already fully preoccupied with the war in Ukraine, the crises in the Middle East and the trade dispute with the US.
By Angela Köckritz
India's foreign minister will travel to China on Tuesday. Relations between the two countries are slowly improving, but the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is a new source of controversy.
By Marcel Grzanna
