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An intelligent robotic arm operates swiftly, with panel sorting and packaging proceeding in an orderly manner at a local workshop of a whole-house customization smart manufacturing project
Feature | Technologie

Industrial AI: How China wants to become the global market leader

China is not only expanding its AI capabilities in the field of language models – industrial production is also set to be systematically developed into a core technology area. Through this, Beijing wants to leverage huge efficiency gains.

By Julia Fiedler

Food delivery riders of JD Takeaway (L), the food delivery service under China s e-commerce giant JD.com, and Meituan (R) wait for the green light on the road on April 23, 2025 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province
Feature | Wirtschaft

Key industries: Beijing declares war on the price war

For the longest time, fierce competition was China's recipe for success. But now, Xi Jinping personally warns that price pressure is jeopardizing innovation and growth. Why is that?

By Jörn Petring

Heads (EN) | Recht

Jerome A. Cohen: The legendary China lawyer looks back

In his memoirs, US legal scholar Jerome A. Cohen looks back on almost seven decades of in-depth engagement with China's society and politics. The reflections offer many an instructive insight for today's China debates.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Diplomatie

Wang and Wadephul: Sino-German talks highlight existing differences

At their first joint appearance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set out clear positions – bringing Berlin closer to the EU’s line. Despite a polite diplomatic tone, it became evident that differences remain on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Brics

BRICS summit: China between leadership role and special status

Ahead of the BRICS summit, host Brazil avoids open confrontation with the United States and focuses the agenda on global equity issues. China is trying to position itself as the leading power of the Global South within the alliance.

By Leonardo Pape

Feature | Diplomatie

Wang and Wadephul: Sino-German talks highlight existing differences

During his first appointment with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set a clear tone – and positioned Berlin closer to the EU line. Despite polite words, it became clear that the differences with Beijing on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine remain. A sneak peek of the EU-China summit.

By Amelie Richter

News | Technologie

Chip design software: US lifts export curbs on China

The USA has surprisingly lifted export restrictions on chip design software to China. The decision is part of a new trade agreement and a sign of a tentative easing of tensions in the tech conflict with Beijing.

By Amelie Richter