Beijing has managed to broker an agreement between the long-disputed states of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Has China thus also demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the war against Ukraine?
By Jörn Petring
President Biden and Commission President von der Leyen show at their meeting: The Europeans are increasingly aligning themselves with Washington's China course – despite the actual trade dispute over US economic policy, which massively favors domestic companies.
By Redaktion Table
The office of premier has significantly lost meaning under Xi. Could this change with the departure of Li Keqiang? His successor is a confidant of the president – but not a mere "yes man".
By Jörn Petring
Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.
By Redaktion Table
The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.
By Frank Sieren
A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.
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China's new foreign minister could have said a lot about the war in Ukraine regarding the peace plan. But he preferred to rant against the USA during his grand appearance at the People's Congress. Above all, however, he backed Moscow.
By Jörn Petring
Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.
By Michael Radunski
While the German government considers Chinese network technology a security risk, Huawei stresses the satisfaction of its customers. In fact, geopolitical considerations play just as big a role in the debate as tangible technical risks. Wireless network operators in Germany, such as Telekom and O2, warn that they need time to make the switch.
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One year after the Beijing Winter Olympics, things have gone quiet around China's winter sports ambitions. Only rarely do athletes from the country appear in the spotlight. The focus seems to be on a handful of disciplines that offer a chance of success.
By Christiane Kuehl
