There is nothing left of the détente following the Kim-Trump summit four years ago. The conflict between South and North Korea is heating up again – and the North is seeking closer contact with Beijing.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.
By Nico Beckert
Beijing has done a lot to clean up its financial sector in recent years. But authorities admit that there is still a lot to be done, especially at regional banks. The failed payment to private customers in Henan could be the beginning of further deterioration.
By Redaktion Table
After the riots over the weekend, Sri Lanka's government will resign. Many observers blame China for the South Asian country's biggest economic crisis. But this is not true. Even the accusation that Beijing has wrested its most important port from Sri Lanka is proving untenable.
By Frank Sieren
On Sunday, the conservative camp in Japan clearly won the election to the upper house. Now would be the opportunity for a heartfelt project: Amending the pacifist constitution to officially arm Japan. For China, this would be an almost unacceptable step.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Even before things had really started, it seems China's capital withdrew the first attempts at compulsory vaccination. Apparently, public opinion was too strong. Say what now?
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
With the Robo-1, the search engine giant has presented its first concept car. The car, which is to be built in partnership with Geely, is likely to benefit above all from Baidu's experience in autonomous driving.
By Redaktion Table
The Shanghai police have apparently been incredibly careless with citizens' data. China's government now wants to enforce existing laws more strictly. After all, the incident shows: The authorities may be collecting data like crazy, but in some cases, they are astonishingly careless.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
China is currently experiencing a golden age of archaeology. The main focus is on the spectacular discoveries at Sanxingdui, which challenge the image of a unified Chinese identity. Xi Jinping wants the excavation site to be recognized as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. Ancient history is always political in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
A review of the final declarations of both summits shows: The G7 believe they can define and enforce the rules for coexistence on the planet. The BRICS, consisting of the five largest emerging economies, on the other hand, are opting for conciliatory notes. The BRICS' commitment is also well received by many other countries.
By Frank Sieren
