The EU will sign a free trade agreement with Southeast Asia's strongest economy on Tuesday. Whether the agreement will ensure greater independence from China is out of politicians' hands.
By Marcel Grzanna
Instability in the Himalayas, power struggles in South East Asia, ongoing crises in Pakistan – the conflicts in India's neighborhood are on the rise and increasingly threaten New Delhi itself. Refugee flows, the threat of terrorism and China's growing attempts to exert influence make it clear that the world's largest democracy can no longer rely on its strategic autonomy, but must take a more active role in stabilizing the region.
By Nirupama Rao
Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, known for her reports from Wuhan at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, was again convicted of "disturbing public order."
By Fabian Peltsch
A study by IW Cologne shows that the USA is more dependent on imports from the EU than from China. According to the authors of the study, a more confident stance would have been possible in the tariff negotiations with the USA.
By Julia Fiedler
At the Xiangshan Security Forum, China warns of a divided world and a "rule of the jungle." At the same time, Defense Minister Dong Jun underlines China's claim to Taiwan.
By Leonardo Pape
China's cyberspace authority has apparently instructed technology companies to stop using Nvidia chips. China's Foreign Ministry is not commenting clearly on media reports in advance of a planned Trump-Xi phone call.
By Leonardo Pape
On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company launched a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.
By Fabian Peltsch
Homo Journalisticus needs one thing above all for reporting in China: press badges that allow entry to events of all kinds. The cardboard badges are not just mementos, but also evidence of the areas journalists were once allowed to look into that are now closed off.
By Johnny Erling
