In Hong Kong, a court has handed down the verdicts in the biggest trial to date since the introduction of the National Security Law. With long prison sentences against the Hong Kong 47, the judiciary has made it clear that the rule of law has finally come to an end in the city.
By Marcel Grzanna
Beijing has once again prevented Taiwan from participating in the World Climate Conference this year. Taipei is nevertheless trying to live up to its responsibility as a leading economic nation and is pursuing ambitious climate targets with German support.
By David Demes
Audi is breaking new ground with its E concept. The EV from the joint venture with SAIC abandons the classic four rings as a logo. The move divides the car world.
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With HarmonyOS Next, the tech giant has presented a system that works entirely without Android for the first time. This reduces Huawei's vulnerability to Washington – and could also create a new revenue stream.
By Jörn Petring
The German Chamber of Foreign Trade invited German and Chinese companies to Beijing for the X-Days. Although the event's primary purpose was cooperation and exchange, there were also political tensions.
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At her hearing, the Estonian received some applause for her very clear statements on Russia and China. However, she remained vague on details, such as her new foreign trade policy.
By Amelie Richter
Donald Trump's future China policy is taking shape. With Marco Rubio, Trump plans to appoint a fierce critic of authoritarian systems as Secretary of State, with Robert Lighthizer the architect of American tariffs as Trade Representative – and his designated security advisor wants to arm Taiwan to the teeth.
By Jörn Petring
With a port project in Peru, the People's Republic of China is sending a political signal of change to all of Latin America. However, with Chinese money, Beijing's influence on the country in the Andes is also increasing significantly.
By Marcel Grzanna
Is China facing a new trade war? Trump confidant Elon Musk could help Beijing to defuse a potential conflict. The tech billionaire is primarily looking out for his own interests.
By Jörn Petring
Trump's return to the White House is causing uncertainty in Taiwan. However, some voices also see an opportunity in his transactional understanding of international relations. Meanwhile, the Philippines are hoping for greater US involvement in the South China Sea.
By David Demes
