The continuing Covid blockades in Chinese ports clearly illustrate Europe's dependence on Chinese photovoltaic modules. However, the industry expects the situation to improve before the end of the year.
By Manuel Berkel
The world turned upside down: While Beijing, which is generally stricter, undergoes a somewhat relaxed half-lockdown and now already eases it again, the restrictions in Shanghai, which is supposed to be more liberal, continue unabated. After a brief relaxation, two million people are once again sent into lockdown.
By Frank Sieren
At the Shangri-La Forum, China and the United States trade blows: US Secretary of Defense Austin criticizes Beijing's growing provocations, China threatens war.
By Michael Radunski
It appears that China wants to build a naval base in Cambodia. Beijing denies this and claims that the project is merely a modernization of existing facilities. But the strategic advantages of the site perfectly fit China's foreign policy goals.
By Michael Radunski
The import of products manufactured using forced labor in Xinjiang is to be completely banned by law in the United States. Everything that can then no longer be imported there will end up on the EU market, human rights organizations fear. The European Parliament has presented its proposal for an import ban.
By Amelie Richter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to expand Twitter into a universal app in the style of WeChat. He considers the Chinese model to be the best app in the world. With his version, he would benefit from the worldwide skepticism toward the data leech China.
By Frank Sieren
If the global community wants to achieve its climate targets, carbon dioxide that has already been generated must also be recaptured. However, the technology for this is still expensive. China is not deterred by this and is planning huge plants to capture CO2.
By Nico Beckert
Pictures of 25-year-olds driving a new Porsche or wearing the most expensive couture watches were the norm on China's social media platforms for a long time. Showing off what you have and who you are was considered part of the Chinese dream. Consumption in China offered many opportunities to celebrate one's own individuality, but that is now coming to an abrupt end.
By Ning Wang
The Covid crisis has also affected China's airline industry. It is now facing new challenges: High fuel costs, a weak yuan, and image problems following a plane crash are complicating the recovery. A government aid package is intended to provide relief.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific. Eight island nations in ten days. His mission: Binding these countries closer to Beijing. But his plan is met with surprisingly strong resistance.
By Michael Radunski
