Following the German Foreign and Economics Ministries and the liberal FDP parliamentary group, the conservative CDU/CSU has now also presented a China paper. But as accurate as the report may be in describing the current situation, its conclusions remain regrettably vague.
By Michael Radunski
The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, believes it is a mistake to simply dismiss China's paper on the Russia-Ukraine war, since Beijing is not truly neutral. Nevertheless, China could play a role in the peace process. He considers the EU insufficiently prepared so far. Michael Radunski, Nana Brink, Felix Lee and Viktor Funk spoke with Ischinger.
By Redaktion Table
A bitter disappointment for the Chinese tech scene: While the US company OpenAI is celebrating huge successes with its artificial intelligence ChatGPT, Chinese AI company Baidu does not seem to be able to keep up for the moment.
By Redaktion Table
Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials. To achieve this, the EU is to cover a significant share of its demand for critical raw materials on its own by 2030. To achieve this, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened. A first draft of how to achieve this has been presented by the Brussels-based authority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
How closely do German automakers actually look at their supply chains in China? An insider claims that the propagated diligence in inspections is a lie. A detailed study on forced labor in the supplier industry supports this thesis.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EV market in China is booming, and German manufacturers lack sustainable concepts. The current problems are self-made and only the beginning, according to a Mercedes insider.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In December, the European Union passed a Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is designed to prevent exorbitantly subsidized foreign companies – especially from China – from gaining a competitive advantage in the European single market. Swiss competition and antitrust lawyer Adrian Emch fears that the regulation could harm EU companies more than Chinese ones. Frank Sieren spoke with Emch.
By Frank Sieren
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven trophies at the Oscars. Although the film is a wild mix of Asian and Western cinema, it was not shown in China. But for Asian immigrants in the United States, it gives hope for more social recognition.
By Gregor Koppenburg
The President of Micronesia accuses China of "political warfare" against his country. He now wants to establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It would be a change against the global trend – and a setback for China in a strategically important region.
By Michael Radunski
At his first press conference as the new Premier, Li Qiang lived up to his reputation as a pragmatist with a strong business focus. He strikes a conciliatory note towards the United States. But he does not want to hear anything about mistakes made during the Covid pandemic.
By Jörn Petring
