The reasons are economic uncertainty, increasing competitive pressure – and a growing focus on long-term HR strategies.
By Amelie Richter
At the beginning of July, a Chinese warship aimed a laser at a German reconnaissance aircraft flying over the Red Sea. What was behind this incident?
By Angela Köckritz
According to a media report, the EU and Japan want to create new supply chains over concerns about China's stricter export controls. The announcement will be made one day before the EU-China summit.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The chairman of the European Parliament's China delegation has low expectations for the upcoming EU-China summit. This is due to a “super-fail” by the President of the EU Commission, he says. Eroglu also believes that the dependence on Chinese rare earths is homemade.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Will the EU form a new climate axis with China after the US withdrawal? The chances of a breakthrough before the summit are slim. But there are many areas in which closer cooperation would be in both parties' interests.
By Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
Tesla is losing market share and reputation in China. Local manufacturers are putting the company under extreme pressure. But even German car manufacturers are putting up more of a fight in the second-largest economy than company boss Elon Musk.
By Jörn Petring
The foreign ministers of the SCO members met in Tianjin on Tuesday ahead of the summit in late August. Xi Jinping also met with the Russian Foreign Minister.
By Emily Kossak
Earthquakes, floods and landslides hit China hard in the first half of 2025. The government promises more relief and warns of further extreme weather events.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has lifted the sanctions against Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer. He has criticized that some of China's sanctions are still in place.
By Emily Kossak
China's economy continued to grow strongly in the second quarter. However, this is mainly due to one-off effects resulting from exports being brought forward and government-stimulated consumption. The true picture is more mixed.
By Jörn Petring
