China's President Xi Jinping wants to take advantage of the strained relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States and is launching a charm offensive on the sheiks. But things will not be entirely straightforward for Xi. China also maintains ties with Iran, the Saudis' arch-enemy.
By Michael Radunski
In the coming months, hundreds of millions of Chinese could contract the Coronavirus. Queues already form outside the "fever clinics". Meanwhile, the government reports only low infection numbers and squanders trust.
By Redaktion Table
The government effectively announced the end of far-reaching contact restrictions. There will be no more lockdowns of entire neighborhoods. The health code loses its power. But Omicron could now spread rapidly. As a result, the government promotes vaccination.
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Chinese exports saw a massive drop in November, worse than at any point since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in February 2020. The numerous lockdowns, but also a weak global economy caused by Russia's war of aggression, have played a role here. The massive decline also hits the German economy hard.
By Felix Lee
At the funeral service for former state and party leader Jiang Zemin, Xi Jinping paid tribute to his predecessor without relativizing Jiang's achievements to his own benefit – or even distancing himself from him.
By Frank Sieren
The Chinese car company Geely wants to develop autonomous cabs in cooperation with the American Alphabet subsidiary Waymo. Compared to other companies, the partners focus on a concept without a steering wheel.
By Redaktion Table
Every year, millions of university graduates flood the Chinese job market. Their expectations of companies are becoming ever higher. But they often lack the basic skills that employers require. But even for Western university graduates, the first steps in China will not be easy.
By Marcel Grzanna
In an essay for the Foreign Affairs magazine, Olaf Scholz explains the global Zeitenwende. It also includes China. However, to an alarmingly limited extent. And often words and reality do not match.
By Michael Radunski
One concern in connection with the sale of shares in a terminal of the port of Hamburg was that German logistics know-how could flow to China. However, the most innovative ports are located in the People's Republic – first and foremost the port of Tianjin.
By Frank Sieren
China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government's China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.
By Felix Lee
