Opinion polls in 41 countries show that the popularity of the US has declined since Trump took office. After almost five years, China has surpassed the United States in popularity for the first time. This will also benefit the regime politically.
By Angela Köckritz
The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.
By Angela Köckritz
With a front-page interview in the People's Daily, Beijing offers Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei a stage that is otherwise reserved for senior party officials. The 80-year-old sends out messages at home and abroad with Beijing's blessing.
By Jörn Petring
China and the USA both presented their negotiations in London as a success. However, nothing really tangible has yet been formulated. Beijing should nevertheless leave the meeting with a good feeling.
By Marcel Grzanna
The battlefield in the trade war between the US and China is shifting increasingly to the tech sector. New chip software restrictions are now giving smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi a hard time. However, its Chinese competitor has already proven that regulations can facilitate decoupling from US technology.
By Jörn Petring
Corrupt military, nuclear muscle flexing and a rare homage to Hu Jintao: While Xi Jinping shows strength in foreign policy, there are growing signs that internal power struggles are simmering ahead of the next party congress in Beijing.
By Andreas Landwehr
High discounts and controversial sales practices have put China's car industry under pressure. Margins have long since dropped to a level at which sustainable economic activity is no longer possible. Now, regulators are stepping in.
By Jörn Petring
Amid growing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, European industries are increasingly coming under pressure. Rare earths are becoming strategic weapons – Bosch, BMW and industry associations are sounding the alarm. Brussels is responding with multi-billion-euro countermeasures, but experts warn: Germany is flying blind.
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The threatened visa restrictions are creating deep uncertainty for Chinese students in the US. Within China, a US education is no longer seen as an essential component of elite formation. Yet many young Chinese still seek to study abroad – including in Germany.
By Leonardo Pape
Spurred on by the success of electromobility, Huawei is emerging as a genuine top dog among automotive suppliers. The tech giant's software is an important selling point in China. Even for German manufacturers.
By Christian Domke Seidel
