China (English)

Regionally anchored, nationally networked: China competence centers as the key to secure scientific cooperation

The debate on “knowledge security” is changing international cooperation between universities. Regional competence centers are needed in dealing with China. Their long-term promotion is crucial for the future of Germany as a center of science, write five authors from HU Berlin and the universities of Kiel, Jena and Marburg who are active in scientific exchange with China.

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India: Ford Group reactivates plant for engine production

Ford wants to reopen a closed factory in Tamil Nadu, India. The move is seen as a sign of confidence in the Indian site and a signal against Donald Trump’s policy of shifting more production to the USA.

By Fabian Peltsch

Military: USA and China want to establish direct communication channels

By Leonardo Pape

Rare earths: Malaysia wants to keep value creation in the country

Malaysia wants to position itself as a rare earth alternative to China. Despite an agreement with the USA, the country is sticking to its export ban on unprocessed raw materials. At the same time, the government is open to international cooperation.

By Fabian Peltsch

Trump meets Xi: China’s toughness in the trade dispute pays off

Donald Trump celebrates the meeting with Xi Jinping as a breakthrough. However, the fact that China had to make few new concessions can be seen as a success by the leadership in Beijing. China retains important leverage when it comes to export controls for rare earths.

By Jörn Petring and Leonardo Pape

Nuclear tests: Why Trump's announcement could be the start of a new arms race

China has called on the USA to comply with the nuclear test moratorium. The background to this is US President Donald Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons tests. At the same time, China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country. Experts fear the start of a new nuclear arms race.

By Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch

View from China: The People’s Republic, Taiwan and the West in the global age of espionage

Our “View from China” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic. This week’s topic is the increasing social acceptance in China of suspecting fellow citizens of espionage. This development also follows a global trend.

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SPD: Mützenich regrets canceling Wadephul trip

SPD politician Rolf Mützenich regrets the cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China. He called for a willingness to engage in dialogue with the People’s Republic. At the same time, China remains a challenging partner in some areas.

By Leonardo Pape