Corrupt military, nuclear muscle flexing and a rare homage to Hu Jintao: While Xi Jinping shows strength in foreign policy, there are growing signs that internal power struggles are simmering ahead of the next party congress in Beijing.
By Andreas Landwehr
According to the US President, the phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping primarily focused on trade. Trump announced that delegations from both countries would meet soon to deepen the talks.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese export controls on rare earths are causing problems for companies and politicians. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged companies to become more involved in raw materials activities.
By Marcel Grzanna
In her speech on the state of US science, the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, warned that the USA is losing its leading role in research and innovation.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's service sector grew slightly faster in May than in April. The government maintains its annual growth target of around five percent.
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Three Germans allegedly passed on military technology to the Chinese intelligence service MSS. At the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, one defendant explained why he would never have considered his Chinese contact person to be a spy.
By Manuel Liu
High discounts and controversial sales practices have put China's car industry under pressure. Margins have long since dropped to a level at which sustainable economic activity is no longer possible. Now, regulators are stepping in.
By Jörn Petring
Inverters are the digital heart of every solar power system – and potential targets for cyberattacks. Security gaps, geopolitical dependencies and slow regulation threaten Europe's energy security. Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei have increasingly drawn the attention of grid operators.
By Manuel Liu
The German government's coalition contract has received a significant amendment. The first version virtually ruled out the use of Chinese components in German critical infrastructure. The new draft offers more options.
By Angela Köckritz
The new German government wants to take a firmer stance in its dealings with China – and that’s long overdue. But a parliamentary expert commission alone won’t cut it. What’s needed are confidential analyses, smart incentives for companies and clear responses to unfair competition.
By Amelie Richter
