During his first appointment with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set a clear tone – and positioned Berlin closer to the EU line. Despite polite words, it became clear that the differences with Beijing on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine remain. A sneak peek of the EU-China summit.
By Amelie Richter
Ahead of the BRICS summit, host Brazil avoids open confrontation with the United States and focuses the agenda on global equity issues. China is trying to position itself as the leading power of the Global South within the alliance.
By Leonardo Pape
Just ahead of the deadline for the suspension of Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, China’s leadership is pushing for constructive relations with Japan and South Korea. The East Asian neighbors, in turn, are keeping their options open – especially through regional trade agreements.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese AI frontrunner DeepSeek, after its meteoric rise in January, is now struggling to make the next technological leap. One key reason: US export controls are taking their toll. Developers are grappling with hardware shortages and a lack of viable alternatives.
By Jörn Petring
China's export restrictions on rare earths have made Europe feel its economic dependence very clearly for the first time. This could also jeopardize Europe's security.
By Angela Köckritz
The insurance sector groans under the strain of maritime shipping. Accidents are increasing, largely due to lithium-ion batteries, which are mainly found in Chinese electric cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The latest agreement in the trade dispute between the US and China only ostensibly eases tensions. The main issues remain unresolved and the risks for the global economy are high.
By Jörn Petring
TikTok Shop has been live in Germany since March, but it has not yet taken off – although the first brands are achieving considerable success. Experts see strategic potential behind the concept, which has the power to change the industry.
By Amelie Richter
China plans to accelerate its emissions trading system reforms and introduce CO2 caps for select industrial sectors starting in 2027. Until now, the ETS has remained largely ineffective due to the lack of such caps. However, the government is leaving itself an escape hatch.
By Nico Beckert
China’s domestic consumption has recently seen a surprisingly strong upswing. Amid escalating tariff tensions with the United States, this surge is a welcome boost for the Chinese economy. But without structural reforms, the current buying spree may fizzle out just as quickly as it began.
By Jörn Petring
