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
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
In the incident surrounding the alleged spy balloon, the USA seems to be legally and morally in the right. Beijing cannot admit this – and is looking for a way to limit the damage while saving face.
By Michael Radunski
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
The presumed Chinese spy balloon, which was spotted over California over the weekend and later shot down over the sea, is also a hot topic in China. Especially on social media, people are sharing their opinions, which range from outrage to humorous comparisons to disaster movies.
By Fabian Peltsch
The balloon incident leaves communication between China and the USA disrupted for the time being. Regardless of all open questions, the US had all rights to shoot down the flying object; Accordingly, China is keeping it on the down-low. What appears to be a particularly insolent provocation could also be the result of a chain of minor mistakes.
By
The sinicisation of Tibet's children and youth continues. To estrange them from their own culture, Chinese authorities force them into boarding schools far from their families. The students only see their families during the holidays. They speak their mother tongue less and less.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's economy is regaining momentum. The imminent boom will probably strain the commodity markets – and probably drive up inflation again. Germany will especially feel the return of China's hunger for energy when orders for oil and gas pick up again.
By Redaktion Table
