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Rising stars: These officials could lead the CCP into the future

Two years before the next Party Congress, potential candidates for the new Politburo are being positioned. Powerful friends, experience in the provinces and absolute loyalty to party leader Xi are important. The candidates give an indication of future political priorities.

By Andreas Landwehr

Car market: How Toyota wants to regain market share in China

Toyota is the world's largest car manufacturer. However, things are no longer going quite as smoothly in the Chinese market as they are for its German competitor, Volkswagen. With targeted strategies and long-term plans, the Japanese manufacturer wants to regain market share.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Federal policy: How more consistent de-risking can succeed

In a discussion organized by Table.Briefings and Merics, the China strategy of the coalition that was voted out of office has not had its day. But when it comes to de-risking in particular, there is a wide gap between desire and reality. BDI representative Strack calls for better conditions for domestic industry and new EU free trade initiatives.

By Leonardo Pape

China expertise in the Bundestag: Between realignment and cluelessness

China expertise remains rare in the new German parliament. But with Johannes Volkmann and Florian Dorn, two new China experts could shape the direction of the CDU/CSU. The ranks of the FDP are losing decidedly China-critical voices, while the SPD and the Left Party have to reinvent their positions.

By Leonardo Pape

USA: Chinese capital becomes categorical security risk

US President Donald Trump has closed several entry points for Chinese investments in the United States. Digital technologies, dual-use goods, raw materials and critical infrastructure in America are to be hermetically sealed off from Chinese capital. This is likely to have significant consequences for the EU.

By Marcel Grzanna

Tech mecca: What Hangzhou does better than other cities

Hangzhou has evolved into one of China's most attractive technology and innovation hubs. Thanks to a business-friendly local policy for start-ups such as DeepSeek, the city could soon surpass tech metropolises like Shenzhen or Guangzhou.

By Fabian Peltsch

Debate: What kind of China policy does Germany need?

How should Germany position itself in the rivalry between the United States and China? Which political factions would be best suited to shape relations with the People's Republic? Michael Schumann from China-Brücke and political scientist Andreas Fulda represent two sides of the China debate in Germany. Here, they share their perspectives.

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