China's rise to biotech superpower status is not a purely scientific success, but part of a strategic demonstration of power. This is also illustrated in a new report from the China think tank MERICS.
By Amelie Richter
All three manufacturers were once symbols of China's rise to become an EV superpower. But the market is relentless. Things are looking particularly bleak for NIO at the moment.
By Jörn Petring
Companies worldwide currently have to make do without valuable Chinese rare earths, which are essential for modern manufacturing. However, experts believe that China may soon resume exports. Otherwise, the country stands to lose an important lever.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Corruption and factional fighting are widespread in China's armed forces. Now the second-highest official in the People's Liberation Army may have been overthrown. How far can Xi trust his military?
By Andreas Landwehr
Neither the US nor China are backing down in the trade war. The Chinese leadership is using US dependencies on critical minerals as leverage. China's huge holdings of US government bonds also offer a target. However, a move away from the US dollar would harbor major risks for China.
By Jörn Petring
China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Changming Liu
During his Southeast Asia visit, Xi Jinping wants to mobilize support against US tariffs. However, neighbors such as Vietnam primarily try to avoid a multi-front economic conflict.
By Leonardo Pape
Some researchers who leave the US because of the current situation are drawn to China. In some cases, they find the research conditions there better than in Germany. The new German government could learn from some of these aspects.
By Emily Kossak
Donald Trump dreams that iPhones will soon be built in the United States. But Apple will do everything in its power to keep much of its production in China. Cost is not the main argument here.
By Jörn Petring
China's overproduction of green hydrogen could find grateful buyers in German industrial companies. Even in the long term, the People's Republic could become an energy supplier.
By Christian Domke Seidel
