African governments wish to improve their relations with China in their favor. The Middle Kingdom also wants to do just that. In the end, African countries are primarily interested in loans. And that is precisely what Xi Jinping promised.
By Andreas Sieren
The arrest of artist Gao Zhen sheds light on just how much artistic freedom has eroded in China. Beijing is even trying to prevent the exhibition of dissident art abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
China is tightening controls on critical minerals. Experts expect further regulations for certain raw materials that are important for future sectors in the West in the future.
By Christiane Kuehl
China was a paradise for European luxury manufacturers. In the economic downturn, however, many Chinese are losing their appetite for expensive purchases. When they do buy, they prefer to do so on the gray market. Everyone is talking about the online platform Dewu.
By Jörn Petring
China's cities and municipalities are selling their silverware. The old revenue streams have dried up, and borrowing has exceeded the limits. Debts are running into the trillions and the first defaults are occurring.
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Many politicians urge reducing dependency on China. German companies are taking a different approach, at least when it comes to research: They are even more active locally to avoid falling behind.
By Jörn Petring
Even if the US Security Advisor's visit to China did not yield any surprising statements or decisions: The tone of the public statements was noticeably more constructive. However, it remains to be seen whether relations will change.
By Christiane Kuehl
The status of marriage as a traditional institution has suffered greatly in China. Especially educated women question the point of marriage. The government is trying to counter this by promoting traditional family models.
By Fabian Peltsch
The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese video game about the monkey king Sun Wukong has only been on the market for a few days – and has already broken records. It is a rare soft power success that players around the world are so enthusiastic about it.
By Jörn Petring
