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Interview | USA

Illegal immigrants in the US: 'People just wanted an escape'

In her award-winning documentary “Walk the Line”, Wei Du accompanied a group of people from China who, despite their higher education and wealth, fled to the United States via dangerous routes. In this interview, the journalist talks about a generation without prospects, dangerous trafficking routes and the fallout from Trump's return.

By Fabian Peltsch

Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing
Feature | Schifffahrt

Decarbonization: Risk for China, opportunity for Germany

The decarbonization mandate is putting international shipbuilders under pressure – especially China as a major maritime power. Progressive hidden champions from Germany offer technologies that Chinese shipbuilders are desperately looking for.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Feature

Brittle bridges: EU-China summit in times of growing tensions

Expectations for the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing are low. Growing trade disputes, the war in Ukraine and new transatlantic alliances are putting relations to the test. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Europe also failed to bring about any rapprochement.

By Amelie Richter, Till Hoppe, Stephan Israel

Topic of the Day | China-Strategie

China strategy: Left Party slams the German government for a lack of strategy

Germany has made barely any progress on de-risking from China. This is the result of the German government's response to a minor interpellation. The opposition accuses it of lacking any strategy. The Green Party has also demanded answers regarding the supply of raw materials in another interpellation.

By Manuel Liu

News

Car industry: Manufacturers record significant sales growth

Car sales in China continue to rise. In June, sales rose significantly for the fifth consecutive month. Reports from some EV manufacturers about declining demand had recently raised concerns about escalating competition.

By Julia Fiedler