China's top diplomat in France, Lu Shaye, has questioned the sovereignty of the former states of the Soviet Union. The Baltic EU states see this as proof that China cannot act as a mediator in the war against Ukraine. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss the incident.
By Amelie Richter
Politicians and businesses are currently intensely discussing how to reduce economic dependence on China. A new study has come to the surprising conclusion: This dependence is not as high as believed.
By Christiane Kuehl
This time, the IfW's Global China Conversations focus on China's activities in Africa. In the West, the People's Republic's huge loans are seen very critically. One problem: There is a lack of alternatives from the West.
By Michael Radunski
The strategy paper from the CDU and CSU expresses concerns about naivety and lack of knowledge towards China. They propose a central competence center for the federal government as a solution.
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Taiwan's indigenous population is more visible today than ever before. For the democratic government in Taipei, they represent a Taiwanese identity that has nothing to do with mainland China. However, discrimination remains a problem.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU is continuing to look for a united approach to dealing with the People's Republic. This became clear during a general debate on China policy in the European Parliament. MEPs criticized EU Commission President von der Leyen's visit with French President Macron. Macron's behavior in particular did not go down well in Strasbourg.
By Amelie Richter
For the German manufacturers, the Auto Shanghai exhibition is the moment of truth. They are present at the world's most important car show with too few new cars and many worries. For the first time in three years, the exhibition is once again taking place with international exhibitors.
By Frank Sieren
Heat pumps are mainly manufactured in Germany – for the moment. This is because manufacturers from China are pushing into the booming EU market. More and more components are coming from the People's Republic. The photovoltaic debacle is threatening to repeat itself.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Germans have massively lost market share. The downturn in the EV segment and a fierce price war are weighing on sales. Will the car show in Shanghai bring a comeback? Observers are skeptical.
By Jörn Petring
His predecessor Bolsonaro got along well with Donald Trump and showed reservations toward China. But Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has a different plan for his country and is courting the leadership in Beijing. Xi Jinping thanks him with much pomp and calls him a "good old friend" in Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
