Disputes over Taiwan are nothing new. But the dispute over Nancy Pelosi's possible trip reveals a new, disturbing dimension. China is even considering deploying its armed forces. The US military is concerned.
By Michael Radunski
The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
By Amelie Richter
Real estate crisis, protests outside banks and youth unemployment: Many Chinese are feeling the consequences of the strained economy. This has enormous potential for social unrest – and is probably the biggest and entirely home-grown threat to the government in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Fracking in northern Germany, gas production off Borkum – amidst the gas crisis, ideas are popping up on the agenda that are unlikely to win a majority. China too relies on the controversial method of fracking. But so far, the yield has been low. Instead, there are protests over earthquakes. The fracking industry in the People's Republic faces major challenges.
By Nico Beckert
The government crackdown on privately owned companies and industries cannot stop the advance of China's private sector, a study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) shows. On the contrary, China's largest private companies are growing faster than their state-owned counterparts. However, the influence exerted by party cells within private companies is problematic.
By Frank Sieren
As the first Chinese city, Shenzhen has passed a law on living wills. It gives terminally ill patients more choice for a dignified death. The new regulation is a huge step. It also triggers a public debate about assisted dying.
By Ning Wang
After a break of almost two years and a disastrous summit in April, Brussels and Beijing are once again talking about trade issues in a separate format – and apparently quite constructively. Things are also moving at other diplomatic levels. However, not necessarily to China's liking.
By Amelie Richter
Because their apartments are not being completed, tens of thousands of buyers threaten to stop paying their mortgages. The government is on high alert. Will the real estate crisis escalate?
By Jörn Petring
The Chinese central government is warning the new government not to underestimate political dissent in Hong Kong. The movement is not dead. The city is reforming its education system in an effort to clamp down on the democratic opposition in the long term. In the future, civics will be an exam subject, in which the importance of national security will become a central part of the curriculum.
By Marcel Grzanna
The automotive industry will still be suffering under the chip shortage in 2024. This is the conclusion of a study by management consultants AlixPartners. One solution could be investments along the value chain. But there is no guarantee of success there either.
By Christian Domke Seidel
