Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article traces the evolution of the protest movement in the country since the Tiananmen massacre. Despite all opposition, the spirit of resistance among Chinese youth is alive.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Chinese state media mocked the temporary suspension of US tariffs, celebrating it as a symbolic victory in the trade dispute with Washington. But for European companies operating in China, the ongoing trade tensions remain a burden. More pressing, however, are concerns over the sluggish state of China’s domestic economy.
By Jörn Petring
An explosion has rocked a chemical plant in Shandong. The authorities have reported deaths and injuries.
By Emily Kossak
Despite Temu's international success, Pinduoduo struggles with weak demand in its domestic market. The group's quarterly profit fell by almost half. Reasons include the ongoing real estate crisis and recent US tariffs.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwanese authorities are currently reviewing more than 747,000 identity documents. The aim is to counter political infiltration by China. The measure has been met with criticism.
By Emily Kossak
Ukraine's intelligence service claims China has been supplying critical goods to Russian military companies. Beijing firmly rejects Kyiv's accusations.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's pharmaceutical market is plagued by bribery and price fixing. In 2020, the government introduced a review system. Now it will be revised.
By Emily Kossak
The Chinese leadership seeks rapprochement with the outside world, while the space for civil society within the country continues to shrink. But even in Germany, the perception of China is increasingly narrowing.
By Leonardo Pape
The German Council of Science and Humanities believes that Germany's science sector is changing due to global political upheaval. With the end of the former German government, the security-relevant dimension is coming more to the fore. However, establishing a China competence network poses challenges for politics and science.
By Marcel Grzanna
The industrial policy strategy "Made in China 2025" stands for China's goal of becoming one of the world's leading and most competitive economies. A new study shows that society is proud of this progress and concerned about the social consequences.
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