Working with state-owned manufacturers, Huawei is once again launching two new car brands. The strategy of positioning itself as a technology provider rather than a vehicle producer appears to be working.
By Jörn Petring
The conviction of Hong Kong media entrepreneur and opposition figure Jimmy Lai was not unexpected. Nevertheless, the judges are facing international criticism.
By Jörn Petring, Fabian Peltsch and Marcel Grzanna
Education about sexuality, consent and prevention is still in its infancy in China. Young people – and women in particular – are slowly breaking with long-standing taboos. A Chinese-language tour through Berlin’s sex-positive scene offers a snapshot of where the debate currently stands.
By Fabian Peltsch
Donald Trump wants to allow Nvidia to sell the advanced AI chip H200 to China. The government in Beijing prefers to support the development of its own AI chip industry. The approach of Chinese tech companies and universities is apparently more pragmatic.
By Jörn Petring
To gain access to powerful chips, Chinese AI companies are training their models in Southeast Asia. The region benefits from technology restrictions against China. But now the USA is easing the export ban on advanced Nvidia chips.
By Jörn Petring
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's trip to Beijing brought a new willingness to talk, but still no concrete relief for German industry. While China is once again sending benevolent signals regarding rare earths, the urgently needed export licenses for German companies have not been granted for the time being.
By Amelie Richter
The air strikes between Thailand and Cambodia are a warning signal for investors. They are damaging ASEAN's credibility. The economic integration of Southeast Asia is at stake. China has its own role to play.
By Marcel Grzanna
Exiled Hong Kong activist Ray Wong warns of systematic surveillance of Chinese citizens in Germany. He calls for liability rules to effectively combat transnational repression.
By Julia Fiedler
Soybeans have become a central flashpoint in the trade dispute between the United States and China. After the US government announced a deal with China, prices for soybeans in the United States and for rapeseed in Europe did actually recover. In reality, however, China never confirmed the agreement.
By Steffen Bach
Trump is trying to mediate between China and Japan, but is risking the trade talks and the US-China rapprochement in the process. Beijing is using the opportunity to link Taiwan to trade issues and force concessions.
By Andreas Landwehr
