Annalena Baerbock receives Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Berlin. It is their third meeting in only a few weeks. But there is no sign of burgeoning harmony, especially after China recently uninvited Baerbock's cabinet colleague Christian Lindner.
By Michael Radunski
Instead of takeovers, Chinese companies are now focusing on greenfield investments. Here they have their eyes on one sector in particular: Battery production for electric vehicles. This has far-reaching consequences for Europe.
By Michael Radunski
The EU's next sanctions package related to the Ukraine war could hit China. Several Chinese companies allegedly supply Russia with weapons components - Brussels could therefore impose extraterritorial punitive measures for the first time. However, the member states must decide this unanimously. Beijing warns.
By Amelie Richter
Temu, the subsidiary of the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo, is entering Europe with excessive discounts. The company has been a surprise success in the United States since its launch in the fall of 2022. But the authorities criticize poor working conditions and counterfeit products.
By Fabian Peltsch
Western sanctions have failed to stop Putin's war machine. On the contrary: The IMF sees Russia's economy growing again. It is not least China that has filled the void. Speaking with Felix Lee, economist Gabriel Felbermayr explains why the sanctions are nevertheless important.
By Felix Lee
The UN Human Rights Council has voted against imposing unilateral sanctions on countries without a majority in the UN. China, unsurprisingly, voted in favor of the resolution tabled by Azerbaijan. This shows: The rift between the West and emerging countries is growing.
By Frank Sieren
The May holidays have shown: At least in their own country, the Chinese are already traveling more than before the pandemic. This also raises hopes in the international tourism industry. However, it will have to wait a bit longer for the big business.
By Jörn Petring
French President Emmanuel Macron's statements on Taiwan and Europe's dependence on Washington had caused a small transatlantic storm just over a month ago. French journalist and ex-China correspondent Pierre Haski sat next to Macron on the plane during the interview. Amelie Richter spoke with him in Paris.
By Amelie Richter
In recent weeks, the party's disciplinary commission has targeted several top bankers in the country. Foreign investors are reacting nervously. Is the leadership focused on stability or ideology?
By Jörn Petring
Elon Musk has apparently buried his plans for a high-speed tube train between Los Angeles and San Francisco. China, on the other hand, is holding on to the technology. The first line could go into service in 2035. The technology is "of strategic importance" for Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
