The United States is rerouting crude oil worth around two billion dollars that Venezuela had planned to deliver to China. Beijing denounces Washington as a “bully”.
By Leonardo Pape
China has brought what it says is the world’s largest floating solar park online. With a capacity of one gigawatt, the facility is expected to meet most of the electricity demand of the surrounding region.
By Amelie Richter
According to Tesla, a supplier’s country of origin is not an exclusion criterion. In practice, however, the US electric carmaker is pushing ahead with far greater independence from China. Is Tesla also providing a blueprint for German companies?
By Christian Domke Seidel
Fake names in official documents and public tenders are revealing new forms of corruption. Weaknesses in China’s data governance are becoming a critical test for the state.
By Blanka Xia
China is banning the export of dual-use goods to Japan, including rare earths, a commodity for which Japan relies heavily on imports from China.
By Julia Fiedler
A Dutch court will examine on Jan. 14 whether to open a formal investigation into the chip manufacturer Nexperia. The case concerns alleged mismanagement that is said to have disrupted semiconductor supplies for the automotive industry.
By Amelie Richter
The growing conflict between the United States and China can hardly be defused under Donald Trump. To find a way out of the chaos of polarized relations, a political turning point is required.
By Stephen Roach
China’s central bank plans to maintain an accommodative monetary policy in 2026 to support economic growth and boost domestic demand. At the same time, it aims to keep the yuan exchange rate stable.
By Julia Fiedler
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin is seeking to ease EU-China relations during his visit to China and is pushing for “greater openness” in trade.
By Angela Köckritz
