After 2035, Canada will no longer permit the registration of new cars with combustion engines. This could benefit Chinese EV manufacturers and give them a foothold in the North American market.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Maldives traditionally has close ties with India. But now, they prefer to rely on China. This is an important geostrategic gain for Beijing. The island state plays a vital role in the race for influence in the Indian Ocean.
By Michael Radunski
China must show its colors before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The dramatic situation of children and young people in Tibet takes center stage. Germany also dares to speak out and demands explanations.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU aims to protect important technologies from China and is fine-tuning a security strategy. However, the trade, research and development measures are lighter than expected in some areas.
By Amelie Richter
The number of cancer diagnoses in China is increasing disproportionately compared to the West. This negative trend has triggered the accelerated development of new drugs and diagnostic procedures in China. The rest of the world is also benefiting from this.
By Jörn Petring
Taiwan's dependence on imported fossil fuels is high. A Chinese trade blockade would dramatically jeopardize the country's energy supply. Therefore, renewable energies also strengthen the country's security.
By Maximilian Arnhold
On his Africa visit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi toured four coastal countries key to the security of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – including countries where resentment towards the West is growing.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's population is shrinking even faster than the previous year. The alarmingly declining birth rate cast a shadow over the release of economic data. Analysts, in any case, consider the 5.2 percent economic growth to be inflated.
By Jörn Petring
Premier Li Qiang breaks with Chinese conventions at the World Economic Forum. He prematurely revealed economic data and used the surprising figure to make China attractive to investors again.
By Marcel Grzanna
The train line between Nairobi and Mombasa, funded with Chinese money, has left Kenya with a huge debt burden. President Ruto is now looking increasingly to the West in his search for investors.
By Fabian Peltsch
