In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.
By Amelie Richter
China sharply criticizes Israel's attack on Qatar – and points to the "unbalanced actions of external powers" in the Middle East.
By Fabian Peltsch
19 people were killed in protests against the government in Nepal. Beijing hopes to restore social order. Nepal has increasingly turned towards China politically in recent years.
By Leonardo Pape
In a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured him that the US was not seeking a "regime change or strangulation" of China.
By Leonardo Pape
Although China is investing huge sums in renewable energies, coal and nuclear power plants, the country is dependent on enormous energy imports. But this could soon change, as an analysis by the Boston Consulting Group shows.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Trade tensions with China, anti-dumping duties on pork and exploding e-commerce exports are putting Europe's companies under pressure. Ursula von der Leyen must send clear signals in her speech on the state of the EU.
By Amelie Richter
The German government wants less China, but the German economy cannot do without it. While Berlin declares "de-risking" to be a strategic goal, many companies are unwaveringly holding on to their close supply chains to the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
According to Chinese military information, the aim of the military exercise in the border area is to jointly prevent and combat terrorist and sabotage-like activities.
By Redaktion Table
In two to three years, BYD wants to manufacture e-cars entirely in Europe. In the short term, however, China's industry leader is relying on the success of its plug-in hybrids.
By Fabian Peltsch
