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
On the second day of her trip, Annalena Baerbock addresses clear words to her hosts. With success. There was a verbal exchange of blows on the subject of human rights. However, the German foreign minister managed to extract a clear commitment from the Chinese leadership on the issue of Russia.
By Michael Radunski
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is spending two days in China. The first stop is Tianjin. In the port city, both sides are striving for exchange and cooperation. The tricky part of her China trip is scheduled for Friday in Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
Following Deka, the Union Investment fund company could also kick Volkswagen securities from its sustainability segment. At the annual general meeting in May, the Volkswagen board will in any case have to respond to allegations of forced labor along its Xinjiang supply chains. A Uyghur representative will personally step to the podium.
By Marcel Grzanna
With huge discounts, auto manufacturers are currently vying for customers in the Chinese market. European brands are still holding back but becoming increasingly nervous. Market shares are at stake.
By Christian Domke Seidel
An important step in a growing trend: In Brazil, more trade deals are being settled in yuan than in euro. Now, the country also wants to adopt the Chinese international payment system. This is by no means a solo effort by President Lula. The yuan is also gaining influence in other parts of the world.
By Frank Sieren
Hardly any propaganda campaign has endured as steadfastly as that of Lei Feng. Sixty years after the death of the helpful model soldier, China's President Xi Jinping wants his star to shine brighter than ever. However, young Chinese people are largely indifferent to it.
By Fabian Peltsch
Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Beijing – and has to fix the impression that Taiwan is indifferent to Europeans. However, the German government initially refrained from criticizing Macron. German-French conflict is exactly what Beijing wants.
By Stefan Braun
The statements made by French President Macron on the Taiwan issue continue to cause criticism, while the government in Paris defends its president. Within the EU, Macron has sparked a much-needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
EU Commission President von der Leyen and French President Macron had hoped to pit President Xi Jinping against Putin with their visit to China. It was a bold strategy: Macron flattered Xi, the EU Commission President was critical. Journalist and geopolitical expert Alexander Goerlach considers the strategy a failure.
By Felix Lee
