New Chinese military maneuvers are expected on Thursday to disturb Taiwan's National Day. The USA and others have long been playing out the worst-case scenario, which could turn the Taiwan Strait into a "hellscape".
By Angela Köckritz
China's economic stimulus program disappoints analysts and investors. The stoked optimism has quickly faded. However, despite the absence of important measures to boost consumption for the time being, the economy could benefit in the coming year.
By Jörn Petring
From teachers to bank employees: More and more Chinese are being forced to hand in their passports to the authorities. Beijing wants to protect its people from "intellectual pollution" abroad.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese stocks have made an impressive rally since the end of September. However, analysts warn that the positive sentiment could quickly evaporate if the Chinese government does not follow up on its stimulus program.
By Jörn Petring
During the election campaign of the new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, his idea of an Asian NATO received considerable attention. Can the proposal actually be realized?
By Angela Köckritz
China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.
By Christiane Kuehl
75 years after it was founded, the People's Republic of China faces a fundamental question: Will President Xi Jinping succeed in making patriotic self-confidence more appealing to his people than prosperity?
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
The USA plans to ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles and autonomous driving. The US Department of Commerce cited safety concerns as the reason. Manufacturers face new hurdles with separate tech stacks emerging for connected and autonomous driving.
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China wants to integrate Taiwan back into the motherland. Militarily if necessary. The leadership in Beijing leaves no doubt about this. A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows how the EU could prevent an attack on Taiwan.
By Michael Radunski
