The assassination attempt has cast another spotlight on Donald Trump's strange standing in China: On the one hand, he is regarded as a symbol of the West's decline; on the other, he is hailed as a bold doer and shared as a meme.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will nominate Donald Trump as presidential candidate. He has had the Republicans draw up an election program that packs a punch. No partners and only one opponent: China.
By Michael Radunski
The Third Plenum is actually supposed to send positive signals to the economy. However, weak growth figures mean that the initial spark of the important party meeting could evaporate.
By Jörn Petring
The Third Plenum is traditionally considered a defining moment for China's economic policy. However, this was the case at a time when different views competed with each other in the Party. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look at the wording.
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The German dispute over how to deal with Huawei is coming to an end. The result is a compromise that tries to please all parties. However, in the end, of course, nobody is happy: Telekom and Huawei – but also those criticizing the close ties to China.
By Michael Radunski
The business model of Chinese online retailer Temu is increasingly influencing Western providers such as Amazon. Its parent company, Pinduoduo, has already completely revolutionized online retail in China. However, as with TikTok's parent company ByteDance, security concerns are growing.
By Fabian Peltsch
Violent attacks against foreigners occurred in various parts of the country in June. One reason for the violence against foreigners is the government's nationalist propaganda – which now attempts to portray the attacks as isolated incidents.
By Redaktion Table
Top bankers in China will no longer be allowed to earn more than 380,000 euros a year. The measures will likely go down well with parts of the population. However, there are signs of discontent among business representatives.
By Jörn Petring
In the run-up to the important Third Plenum of the Central Committee, Chinese economists advocate more demand policy and, thus, more consumption. This is in contrast to the current policy of ever-increasing investment.
By Christiane Kuehl
Viktor Orbán is on a "peace mission 3.0" in Beijing. Hungary's Prime Minister wants to end the war in Ukraine. The problem: Orbán's visit reinforces his role as a divider in the EU and an important supporter of Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
