China is on the cusp of transitioning from experimentation to large-scale roll-out of autonomous driving. The competition is already so fierce that even Tesla is starting to sweat.
By Jörn Petring
Criticism of China's oppression of the Uyghurs and their faith is stirring in Indonesia, too. How the Chinese state leadership manages to co-opt Muslim organizations and spruce up its own image.
By Angela Köckritz
A new submersible cutting device allows deep-sea cables to be cut precisely at depths of up to 4,000 meters. This technology gives China completely new sabotage capabilities. Taiwanese experts in particular are alarmed.
By David Demes
The profile of Chinese investments in Europe has largely shifted – away from company takeovers and infrastructure stakes towards building new production facilities. However, the political debate often fails to adequately discuss what conditions should be attached to such investments.
By Leonardo Pape
After a four-year dry spell, Chinese tech shares are skyrocketing. This trend could continue, analysts say. Responsible for this is the triumphant rise of the domestic AI start-up DeepSeek – and Donald Trump's heavy-handed policies.
By Jörn Petring
People over 35 hardly have any career opportunities in China. Age discrimination has become a serious social conflict. During the National People's Congress, several members of parliament demanded that the problem finally be addressed.
By Redaktion Table
Purchase incentives for Chinese consumers are beginning to bear fruit. However, in the past, China has only managed to boost domestic consumption temporarily. The economic planners now want to get to the root of the problem with paid leave and childcare support.
By Marcel Grzanna
Applying for Schengen visas is a hassle for Chinese travelers and business people. Current figures show a massive drop in the number of visas issued and weeks-long waiting times for appointments in a Chinese metropolis.
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The US tariffs against Taiwan's chip industry appear to have been averted for the time being. However, despite announced billion-dollar investments, Trump continues to pressure global market leader TSMC. Meanwhile, China continues to become increasingly independent of Taiwanese semiconductors.
By Leonardo Pape
Outrageous port fees for Chinese container ships sound like Donald Trump. However, the United States has actually been considering introducing them for a year now. One thing is clear: The fees would change the global trade flow, and consumers would bear the rising costs.
By Christian Domke Seidel
