At the Munich Security Conference, China forces its way back onto the stage of world politics and immediately sparks controversy. Wang Yi announced a peace plan for Ukraine and accused the USA of hysterical behavior. The US, in turn, accuses China of plans to supply Russia with weapons.
By Michael Radunski
Besides Russia, the relationship between the US and China is the second central topic at the Munich Security Conference. Participating political scientist Ian Bremmer believes the balloon incident was the result of a combination of sloppiness and poor organization. Michael Radunski spoke with Bremmer.
By Redaktion Table
At last October's Party Congress, Xi Jinping put security matters at the center of his policy. The issue now permeates all political domains. Security is even more important to Xi than economic development. The capability for conflict is increasing.
By Christiane Kuehl
Tensions around Taiwan have intensified - which also has far-reaching consequences for the economy. The Global China Conversations of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy focus on Xi's motives for the focus on Taiwan and assess the current risks.
By Michael Radunski
The MG4 from the state-owned company SAIC is the first Chinese EV ever to pass the car tests of the German automobile association ADAC and Auto-Bild against a VW.
By Frank Sieren
China's balloon program has existed since 2019 and is even more extensive than previously thought. It is part of Xi Jinping's air force renewal. A whole host of private companies is involved in the balloon program. At the center of the military-industrial web is a professor and businessman from Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
During the pandemic, mass testing and lockdowns drove China's local governments to the brink of bankruptcy. Now, more and more public services are receiving budget cuts. Fear of cuts to medical services is now driving senior citizens to protest in the streets.
By Redaktion Table
China's planned export restrictions on solar production plants could hinder the development of the European solar industry. But experts believe there are ways out of dependence. The decisive factor, they say, is how politics react. Expertise and technical knowledge are still available.
By Nico Beckert
For the past four years, China has failed to fulfill its obligation to report to the UN Social Committee. It is only this week that the country is addressing a list of allegations, particularly from the Tibetans. But China is resorting to vile measures to discredit the allegations.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is hoping for a fresh start in 2022 that could bolster European companies across the country.
By Christiane Kuehl
