A universal remedy of traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skin strains Sino-African relations – and prompts the African Union's first major rebellion against the People's Republic.
By Fabian Peltsch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting the heads of state and government of Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand this week. The talks focus on expanding relations with Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Chancellor wants to reduce Germany's dependence on China.
By Michael Radunski
China's electric car industry is globalizing. Direct investment from the People's Republic is booming along the entire value chain. One of the main destinations is Europe. The government encourages these investments. However, Beijing fears the loss of jobs.
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The last day of the National People's Congress marks a significant change in the reorganization of China's executive branch. MPs passed a law that gives President Xi greater power over the government.
By Jörn Petring
Asia and Oceania are the new capitals of military build-up. No other region in the world has recently sold more weapons, according to a new report by the renowned Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Michael Radunski
Joe Biden urges the German government to increase pressure on China and scale back trade. Germany's Economic Minister Robert Habeck traveled to Washington and explained his country's ongoing de-risking efforts – and the compromises Germany is forced to make.
By Helene Bubrowski
China's chief diplomat used the big stage at the People's Congress to clearly show his very different views on the United States and Europe. The former are treated harshly, the latter receive a gift.
By Jörn Petring
There is a first response to the question of where the economic miracle announced at the National People's Congress should begin: The central bank publicly promises to lower interest rates.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
The introduction of a tightened security law in Hong Kong has sparked loud criticism from foreign governments and organizations. The EU fears another setback for the business activities of its companies.
By Marcel Grzanna
The growth target set by the National People's Congress can only be achieved if consumption increases. This is good news for German companies – which understand them as a signal for more investment.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
