Parcel fees here, the end of duty exemption there: The European Union and the USA have dealt a severe blow to the business model of Chinese online giants within a short space of time. The German economy, on the other hand, welcomes the same rules for everyone.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is not backing down in the trade dispute with the US, but is also showing that it is willing to compromise. Beijing obviously hopes to strike a deal with Trump after all. Much now depends on the announced telephone call between Trump and Xi Jinping.
By Redaktion Table
Even if the introduction of counter-tariffs on US imports suggests otherwise, the Chinese leadership actually avoided confrontation with the US in the first weeks of the Trump presidency. This approach could be strategically beneficial, particularly in countries of the Global South.
By Leonardo Pape
In the scandal surrounding slavery-like conditions at a contractor of the world's largest EV manufacturer BYD, details of the contracts of Chinese migrant workers have emerged. The case shows the dark side of globalization when foreign companies in host countries exploit defenseless workers from third countries.
By Redaktion Table
China has already overtaken Tesla and other Western manufacturers in the electric car market. It is now set to do the same with human-like robots – a market with massive future potential.
By Jörn Petring
The Chinese EV manufacturer NIO started with ambitious plans in Germany. However, sales figures have drastically fallen short of expectations. Now, the manufacturer even appears to be ready to radically change its business model.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China wants to compete with the Starlink satellite system with SpaceSail. The distance to Elon Musk's company is still large. However, SpaceSail could become an attractive alternative for some countries.
By Leonardo Pape
Former train driver Li Weijie unsuccessfully sued a state-owned company for outstanding payments. Instead of support from an independent trade union, he experienced repression. His case shows that in China, trade union involvement often remains a battle against windmills. This makes it all the more exciting to see how Chinese investments in Volkswagen and Co. will affect the working culture in Germany in the long term.
By Marcel Grzanna
Washington's trade barriers have benefited the Hangzhou-based AI company DeepSeek more than they have blocked it. However, its success is also thanks to the unique nature of the Chinese tech ecosystem.
By Fabian Peltsch
Friedrich Merz, election frontrunner for the CDU/CSU, warns German companies against the risk of investing in China. The statement is emblematic of a process of estrangement between once unconditional friends and calls for a consistent de-risking of the German economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
