In Xinjiang, China has tested the first airship wind turbine with an output of 1 MW. Although technically visionary, it remains an economic experiment for the time being.
By Jörn Petring
The southern Indian metropolis of Bangalore (now known as Bengaluru) has become one of the most important tech hubs in the world. Like Shenzhen, the location could combine technological innovation and industrial production at the highest level.
By Angela Köckritz
Germany continues to enjoy a solid reputation in China. Nevertheless, the People’s Republic is taking an increasingly critical view of developments in the Federal Republic.
By Leonardo Pape
The new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could soon become Prime Minister of Japan. Her security policy and nationalist views could cause tensions with China.
By Angela Köckritz
North Korea is supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine with troops, weapons and ammunition. Ruler Kim Jong Un and the regime’s elite benefit from this not only financially.
By Andreas Landwehr
China's foreign policy has recently been rocked by two scandals involving its top diplomats. Now Liu Haixing is replacing the dismissed Liu Jianchao at the head of the CP's International Department – and has a chance of becoming foreign minister.
By Andreas Landwehr
While the US is making it more difficult for skilled workers to enter the country, the K visa for international tech talent is taking effect in China. The visa offers significantly simplified access to the labor market. However, China is still a long way from being a country of immigration.
By Leonardo Pape
Kenya wants to convert part of its US dollar debt into Chinese yuan. Other African countries could also turn away from the US dollar in their debt policy. US President Donald Trump's policies are reinforcing the trend.
By Julian Hilgers
From mid-October, a new version of the law against unfair competition will apply to companies with links to China. This entails higher compliance requirements, including in the areas of e-commerce, platform contracts and marketing.
By Julia Fiedler
Vietnam is attracting investors with free trade agreements and growing economic power. But dilapidated networks, a lack of space and high logistics costs are slowing down the upturn. Can the country keep its promise as an "alternative to China"?
By Marcel Grzanna
