The Chinese charm offensive is often underestimated in the West. Yet it is extremely effective, especially in the Global South.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has called on the USA to comply with the nuclear test moratorium. The background to this is US President Donald Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons tests. At the same time, China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country. Experts fear the start of a new nuclear arms race.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
The Hamburg police are supporting the Fraunhofer Institute in the development of surveillance AI. It is using cameras from the Chinese manufacturer Hikvision for this purpose. The company has been criticized for its role in surveillance practices in China.
By Christian Domke Seidel
A large share of the medicines prescribed in Germany are linked to Asian supply chains – from antibiotics to diabetes medication. This is particularly tricky: Even where India dominates as a producer, the crucial preliminary products often come from China.
By Julia Fiedler
For the first time, the US company is relocating a new product series to Vietnam right from the start. The fact that the Chinese company BYD is playing a central role in Apple’s plans underlines the new dependencies.
By Jörn Petring
China’s car manufacturers have come to Brazil with big promises. Brazilian customers are open and curious about the new e-car options. However, it remains to be seen whether the Chinese brands will be able to establish themselves in the long term.
By Christian Domke Seidel
While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.
By Andreas Landwehr
In Xinjiang, China has tested the first airship wind turbine with an output of 1 MW. Although technically visionary, it remains an economic experiment for the time being.
By Jörn Petring
The southern Indian metropolis of Bangalore (now known as Bengaluru) has become one of the most important tech hubs in the world. Like Shenzhen, the location could combine technological innovation and industrial production at the highest level.
By Angela Köckritz
The new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could soon become Prime Minister of Japan. Her security policy and nationalist views could cause tensions with China.
By Angela Köckritz
