The Sino-German government consultations will be a difficult new beginning. Especially since the Chancellery, led by the SPD, and the Green-led Ministries for Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs have different interests when it comes to China.
By Frank Sieren
For the first time since the end of the pandemic, Sino-German government consultations will be held again in Berlin on Tuesday. Olaf Scholz and China's new Premier Li Qiang will meet on Monday. German companies in Beijing hope for a stronger focus on cooperation.
By Jörn Petring
The EU plans to impose tariffs to prevent dumping imports of EVs. With this move, it is blatantly targeting China. But the fundamental problem persists despite trade barriers: The Chinese industry is simply unbeatable when it comes to the price of all electrical products.
By Redaktion Table
A Canadian ex-employee of the investment bank AIIB flees China head over heels after receiving a tip. His government suspends ties with the bank and considers withdrawing from it. Critics of the institution see their suspicions confirmed.
By Marcel Grzanna
Six months later than announced, the Federal Government has adopted its National Security Strategy. The document titled "Integrated Security for Germany" aims to provide answers to global risks. In its stance towards China, it remains vague.
By Thomas Wiegold
Xi Jinping turns 70 years old this Thursday. He has been leading the People's Republic for more than a decade. His tenure would normally come to an end now. However, he continues. This raises several questions: Why doesn't Xi want to retire? Or perhaps he can't retire at all?
By Michael Radunski
After heatwaves and massive power outages in the past two years, China is about to experience another extreme summer. This does not bode well for the already slow economy.
By Jörn Petring
The German city of Kiel wants to form a city partnership with the Chinese port city of Qingdao. The security institute of the local university harbors great concerns, especially because of the presence of the German navy and a submarine shipyard in the city. After all, Qingdao also builds submarines and is an important naval site. It remains to be seen what impact the recent change of government to the Greens will have on the project.
By Christiane Kuehl
Alexander Gabuev (right) knows the relationship between China and Russia better than most. In conversation with Michael Radunski, the expert talks about China's arms supplies to Russia, China's stance on Ukraine – and explains how dangerous the partnership between Beijing and Moscow can yet become for the West.
By Michael Radunski
China is expanding its arsenal of nuclear warheads. This is how Beijing wants to buy itself more security through more armaments. China's neighbors react with concern. An arms race is brewing in East Asia.
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