The US tariffs have online platforms such as Shein and Temu fearing for their business model. The government is worried that low-cost production will be outsourced to other countries and urges companies to tap into third markets instead.
By Jörn Petring
Beijing and Washington are tightening the tariff spiral. Around the world, containers are being loaded at the last minute in an effort to ship as many goods as possible to the United States. Yet consumers are already beginning to feel the effects.
By Angela Köckritz
US President Trump plans to impose tariffs of 104 percent on Chinese goods. China threatens to fight the US to the end in the tariff dispute. Chinese newspapers and social media agree on who will suffer the most: the average American citizen.
By Jörn Petring
The initial course is being set in the run-up to the next party congress. In a surprising role swap, Xi's confidant Shi Taifeng will become the new "head of personnel". This could be one of many staffing decisions expected this year.
By Andreas Landwehr
Using massive subsidies, China is building a national data center network. However, the flagship company DeepSeek exposes the limits of investment-driven industrial policy.
By Leonardo Pape
Trump's tariffs are sending stock prices in Shanghai and Hong Kong tumbling. Initial reactions in Beijing indicate that the government is getting nervous. It is worried about the sentiment of its investors and consumers, which it urgently needs for its growth plans.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese reaction to the new US tariffs is rhetorically harsh, but so far, there have been no concrete countermeasures. The German Chamber of Commerce Abroad is cautious. However, China stands to benefit from tariffs against other Asian countries.
By Manuel Changming Liu
China's leadership is pushing ahead with the expansion of the social credit system by introducing new guidelines. While there is still no comprehensive social score, there is also no better protection of citizens from state control. The new international focus of Chinese financial and credit rating agencies has raised eyebrows.
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In response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Beijing had announced temporary measures, particularly against French brandy. Now, China’s Ministry of Commerce is allowing more time in the effort to reach a political resolution.
By Leonardo Pape
Overcapacity from China could soon threaten numerous sectors of Europe's core industries. The US retaliatory tariffs are further worsening the situation. Brussels must act to prevent an escalation.
By Marcel Grzanna
