
Trans-Caspian route: Kazakhstan plans to increase capacity
Goods flow past Russia from China to Europe via the trans-Caspian route. Kazakhstan now wants to increase the capacity of the trade route by dredging the Caspian Sea.
By Emily Kossak
Goods flow past Russia from China to Europe via the trans-Caspian route. Kazakhstan now wants to increase the capacity of the trade route by dredging the Caspian Sea.
By Emily Kossak
Shortly before the harvest, China's authorities are warning of high temperatures and drought, which could jeopardize wheat production. Climate change is already jeopardizing the economic performance, food supply, and health of the Chinese population. China's adaptation strategy has some gaps.
By Nico Beckert
As a podcaster, Wang Qing reaches a big audience inside China; as a reporter for Chinese media in Europe, she experiences geopolitical polarization first-hand. Within China, she still senses curiosity about the world — and a continuing urge for social debate.
By Leonardo Pape
China's largest EV manufacturer wants to sell half of its vehicles outside its domestic market by 2030 – with Europe in its sights.
By Ning Wang
China exported more than expected in April despite the announced US tariffs. This could strengthen Beijing's negotiating position in the short term. However, the import data does not bode well for China's domestic consumption.
By Manuel Liu
The trade talks in Geneva between China and the USA have borne their first fruits, raising hopes of détente. An initial tariff agreement is expected to be announced on Monday. The stakes remain high for Europe and the German export industry in particular.
By Fabian Peltsch
For decades, China lived off investments and exports – but the model has started to show cracks. Now, the trade conflict with the United States has finally forced Beijing to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese central bank intends to boost domestic consumption with a series of interest rate cuts. In light of the trade war with the US, the head of China's central bank, Pan Gongsheng, spoke of a global economy full of uncertainty.
By Leonardo Pape
Russia and China want to update an investment agreement between the two countries. On "Victory Day", Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin also emphasize their joint historic fight against fascism. China will send an honor guard to Moscow for the "Victory Day" parade.
By Leonardo Pape
Xi Jinping has sent remarkably warm words of congratulations on the election of Friedrich Merz as German chancellor. The state-run China Daily called on Merz to build on the past for the future.
By Ning Wang