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
There is no surprising or even revolutionary concept behind China's "new productive forces." Nevertheless, it should be worth keeping a close eye on developments, especially from a German perspective. A definition of the term.
By Amelie Richter
The assets of US defense manufacturers General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems in China have been frozen. Moreover, the companies' top management is not allowed to enter China.
By Amelie Richter
Given the tensions with China, the USA and Japan have announced plans to intensify their military and technological cooperation. Beijing's reaction was predictably outraged and spoke of a "smear campaign."
By Amelie Richter
Traditional bilateral development cooperation was already discontinued in 2009 due to China's strong economic power, but China continues to receive concessionary and state-backed loans from KfW.
By Amelie Richter
German car manufacturer Volkswagen plans to invest billions in expanding its development site in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui and to create production capacity for two models jointly developed with Xpeng.
By Redaktion Table
The German economy gradually becomes less dependent on China. However, this does not apply to all sectors: Chemical companies are even more dependent on imports from the People's Republic than last year.
By Carolyn Braun
Olaf Scholz will have to raise some difficult issues in China – from unfair competition to the country's close ties with Russia. Nevertheless, Beijing hopes that the Chancellor will be able to balance out more critical voices – including in Germany.
By Michael Radunski
