Only 6.1 million couples tied the knot in China in 2024. This means that the number of marriages is falling more sharply than ever before – despite efforts by the authorities to promote a traditional family image.
By Emily Kossak
The rules-based order is more fragile than it has been for a long time. Germany is at risk of being caught between the fronts in the superpower struggle between the United States and China. What Germany can do now to strengthen its negotiating position at a time of fundamental upheaval.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese car industry suffers from overcapacity. Beijing now aims to merge two state-owned car manufacturers. Together, they could overtake BYD.
By Emily Kossak
In response to Trump's tariffs, Beijing has set its sights on Google. The US company has long since discontinued its end customer business in China. However, through lucrative licenses, billions of US dollars flow to Google from China.
By Jörn Petring
The EU of the future should be competitive, green and innovative. The EU's new Competitiveness Compass shows the way forward. The EU also uses it to position itself against China.
By Emily Kossak
China has become the global market leader in producing and consuming microdramas. With its growing success, the government's ambitions to regulate the industry are increasing.
By Angela Köckritz
Last year, China reached a record expansion of solar and wind power plants. China has now cut subsidies after reaching its 2030 climate target six years earlier than planned.
By Ning Wang
Consumer prices in China were higher in January than in months. If the government cannot stimulate the weak demand, price pressure will continue this year. The punitive tariffs in the trade dispute with the US also weigh on the economy.
By Ning Wang
