China's designer figure Labubu is just the tip of the iceberg of a new Chinese pop culture. Their cute aesthetics satisfy a longing for emotional retreat in complex times.. This is also understood abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
The debt burden of local governments in China is so heavy that it threatens the stability of the entire economy. The Cologne Institute for Economic Research sees far-reaching reforms as the only way to prevent the system from collapsing
By Ning Wang
Brazil is proving to be an important partner for Beijing in the trade war with the US. However, despite growing economic integration, Brazil keeps a safe distance from the second-largest largest economy. Europe and India could benefit.
By Leonardo Pape
The decarbonization mandate is putting international shipbuilders under pressure – especially China as a major maritime power. Progressive hidden champions from Germany offer technologies that Chinese shipbuilders are desperately looking for.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Expectations for the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing are low. Growing trade disputes, the war in Ukraine and new transatlantic alliances are putting relations to the test. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Europe also failed to bring about any rapprochement.
By Amelie Richter, Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel
Donald Trump wants to negotiate with China this week about a possible divestment of TikTok's US business. According to a media report, the video platform is already preparing for the planned spin-off.
By Angela Köckritz
Local governments in China are under pressure due to declining tax revenues and a persistent financial property slump. They used the pension funds to pay off debts, among other things. Millions of Chinese are affected.
By Andreas Landwehr
Inner Mongolia is considered a model region for China's nationality policy. Yet here, too, cultural diversity is being systematically suppressed – also in the name of economic interests in rare earths.
By Fabian Peltsch
For the longest time, fierce competition was China's recipe for success. But now, Xi Jinping personally warns that price pressure is jeopardizing innovation and growth. Why is that?
By Jörn Petring
China is not only expanding its AI capabilities in the field of language models – industrial production is also set to be systematically developed into a core technology area. Through this, Beijing wants to leverage huge efficiency gains.
By Julia Fiedler
