To the Americans, it is clear: The downed Chinese balloon was used for espionage. But with the new findings, there is also growing certainty: The US has long underestimated China's ambitions and capabilities.
By Michael Radunski
The German Free Democratic Party (FDP) calls for greater networking of the world's democracies in order to be able to take a stronger position vis-à-vis China. It wants Germany's economy to undergo stress tests in the event of a crisis to avoid becoming susceptible to coercion.
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The US-sanctioned governor of Xinjiang, Erkin Tuniyaz, is traveling to Europe. Probably to try and downplay the human rights crimes committed by his government against the Uyghurs. This move is met with disapproval by politicians and human rights activists.
By Marcel Grzanna
Xi Jinping outlined his political course in his first keynote speech of the year. China's head of state categorically rejects "Westernization", and the party stands above everything else.
By Redaktion Table
China's intellectuals are surprisingly lively in their discussions of philosophy and society – but unfortunately, little of this ever leaves the People's Republic. Instead, the focus is on the slogans of the propaganda media. The blog "Reading the China Dream" by Canadian David Ownby shows: Many thinkers are looking for more contemporary solutions to the country's needs.
By Fabian Peltsch
The debate about the risks of research cooperation with Chinese partners is being conducted in detail among China experts. The idea of a possible central register is not well received by all, as researchers could become targets of the Chinese state apparatus.
By Marcel Grzanna
Products from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI are turning up on the battlefields in Ukraine, where they are providing valuable intel to Russia. China is also the world's largest exporter of military drones – and also supplies US partners in crisis regions.
By Frank Sieren
China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
The data from Russian customs put Beijing in a difficult spot: China apparently provided a large number of components that could also be used for military purposes. The problem: Beijing pretends not to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese car manufacturers are gaining market share in Russia. This particularly benefits brands that are struggling on the domestic market due to electrification.
By Christian Domke Seidel
