The EU is planning a sweeping customs reform to respond to the growing flood of parcels from China. Companies such as Shein and Temu will have to reckon with higher penalties and new customs fees.
By Antonia Zimmermann
For the first time, EV prices in Europe are falling, while the share of new registrations has climbed to 19%. Chinese manufacturers are using the trend to gain market share.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Internet Trend Monitor explains phenomena and debates in the Chinese online sphere and why they matter to us, too. Today’s topic is whether Chinese art academies should cut traditional subjects in favor of AI-based programs – at a moment when a contemporary Chinese aesthetic is gaining increasing international attention.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following chatbots, AI agents are now taking center stage. They are designed to perform tasks rather than just respond – but rising costs and growing investor skepticism are dampening the enthusiasm.
By Jörn Petring
In its new Five-Year Plan, China has clearly stated its ambition to become a leader in the space industry. The African continent plays a key role in this endeavor.
By David Renke
The agreement offers significant economic benefits through the elimination of tariffs and sends a geopolitical signal against protectionist trends.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Beijing wants to position itself as a stable trading partner. The message: CEOs can take inspiration from the 15th Five-Year Plan.
By Manuel Liu
India wants to catch up with the developed economies by 2047. To get there, it is also looking to investment from China. But distrust of its neighbor remains deep.
By Natalie Mayroth
In the new Five-Year Plan, the automotive industry is less of a focal point than it used to be. Yet its importance to Chinese industry remains exceptionally high. Industry experts explain why this is not a contradiction.
By Jörn Petring
Technical standard-setting is becoming a geopolitical tool. Experts are calling on Brussels to take China's strategy more seriously. An incident in Oslo has shown just how vulnerable Europe is.
By Rebecca Ricker
