Tesla is not represented at the current Beijing Auto Show. Instead, CEO Elon Musk used his good contacts and met with Premier Li Qiang. The meeting paid off.
By Jörn Petring
Jian G. allegedly infiltrated dissident groups in Germany for years. Many Chinese opposition activists in exile are worried. However, many Chinese living in Germany continue to perceive the far-right Alternative for Germany positively.
By Fabian Peltsch
The case of the suspected spy Jian G. has sparked a debate about how to deal with citizens of Chinese origin in Germany. How can the balancing act between averting risks and a non-discriminatory integration policy be achieved? The German Association of University Professors and Lecturers sees a challenge for politicians.
By Marcel Grzanna
Porsche inspiration and many digital functions: Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi celebrates a successful start in the electric car business, also thanks to clever marketing.
By Jörn Petring
At Auto China 2024, Germany's traditional brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz present themselves as fighters. However, strong competition and brutal price dumping in the NEV market will not make the next few years easy.
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Germany's largest car manufacturer missed the start into the era of electric vehicles in China and is under pressure. At the start of the Beijing Motor Show, however, the group's executives remain optimistic.
By Jörn Petring
For the first time, Germany has arrested an employee of a Chinese secret agency. Jian G., who worked for the AfD Member of the European Parliament Maximilian Krah, had already come under suspicion several months ago.
By Marcel Grzanna
Contaminated food was supposedly responsible for positive doping samples from the Chinese swimming team. The World Anti-Doping Agency WADA believes the Chinese claims. Former sports doctor Xue Yinxian believes it is a lie.
By Marcel Grzanna
Only the big players survive in China's automotive market. Xpeng wants to push into this group and aims to increase sales in the EU. The manufacturer wants to impress with new models at Thursday's Beijing Motor Show.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The German Chancellor's visit to Beijing was not necessarily conducive to a pan-European approach, says Merics analyst Abigaël Vasselier. The government's China strategy fell short in practice.
By Amelie Richter
