Lunar missions: Why the US loses the race to China
In the past few years, China has successfully completed four landings on the moon. The USA actually wanted to do the same now – but failed even before lift-off.
By Jörn Petring
In the past few years, China has successfully completed four landings on the moon. The USA actually wanted to do the same now – but failed even before lift-off.
By Jörn Petring
E-cigarettes are one of China's biggest export hits. Over 90 percent of vapes come from there to us. At home, the devices are officially almost banned due to youth protection and health concerns.
By Fabian Peltsch
Tim Walz could become the new Vice President of the USA. His career is marked by a significant foreign policy aspect: China. Walz presents himself distinctly differently from the Republicans around Donald Trump.
By Michael Radunski
Apple shares plummeted particularly sharply during the stock market crash - partly because the company's China business is slowing down. The iPhone company is not only struggling with Huawei's growing strength. It is also unclear what the future holds for AI.
By Jörn Petring
Indonesia and China are cooperating ever more closely. Companies from the People's Republic invest or trade. Jakarta's relations with the EU, on the other hand, are difficult.
By Redaktion Table
German and Japanese suppliers still dominate the battery market for electric cars. But China is catching up. CATL could replace Bosch as the largest supplier as early as 2030.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Pan Zhanle swims to a world record in Paris. But instead of his race, discussions focus on the Wada, contaminated kitchens and hamburger meat. A Chinese doping regime and inconsistent institutions are to blame.
By Michael Radunski
The China strategy is having an effect: Germany is now speaking out more clearly wherever there is reason to complain. As is the case now with the reaction to espionage at the Federal Agency for Cartography – a militarily relevant target.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
MPs from 24 countries met for the first time this week in Taipei for the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). Surprisingly, the host country, Taiwan, was also announced to be joining the alliance.
By David Demes
German Defense Minister Pistorius is traveling to the Indo-Pacific. His first stop is Hawaii, where he wants to send a military signal. The next stage of the German warships' journey will be trickier. China is already furious.
By Michael Radunski