Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a new type of AI chip that calculates with light particles and will be far superior to conventional semiconductors. However, it is unclear when it will go into mass production. In the meantime, The US is tightening export restrictions.
By Jörn Petring
Shortly before the summit meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, China has presented a long-awaited strategy for reducing methane emissions. The plan lacks ambition, but it could open doors in negotiations.
By Nico Beckert
President Marcos departs from his predecessor's policies and cooperates with Japan for new railway lines instead of China. He allows a higher military presence from the USA and skipped the Belt and Road Forum. This amounts to a departure from the Belt and Road Initiative.
By Jörn Petring
Machines manufactured by German companies have allegedly found their way into the production facilities of the Chinese nuclear program. This case shows how difficult it is to enforce dual-use rules.
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Since October 7, anti-Semitic comments have been on the rise in China's internet world. These comments are often unreflected criticism of the USA. But conspiracy theories are also being revived in the search for a scapegoat.
By Fabian Peltsch
Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service and Rector of the University of Cologne, believes academic collaboration between China and Germany must be expanded, albeit with more careful scrutiny of content and people. Tim Gabel and Felix Lee spoke with Mukherjee about how this balancing act can be achieved.
By Felix Lee
Despite increasingly totalitarian structures, China has caught up with the leading group of scientific nations and is upsetting conventional theories in the process. A research group from the Max Planck Society wants to find out how this is possible.
By Marcel Grzanna
The import expo kicks off once again – but the consumer environment remains weak. European companies have been suffering from China's weak demand for years. The reasons are ideological: Xi Jinping does not want his people to consume more.
By Redaktion Table
Politics, business and science are demanding more China expertise. In its recently published China strategy, the German government dedicated an entire chapter to this complex issue. But in reality, many China programs see their funding cut or canceled altogether. In an interview with Felix Lee, Christian Straube from the Mercator Foundation defends himself against the accusation that fewer China programs are being supported.
By Felix Lee
"We deeply mourn over the tragic passing of Comrade Li Keqiang": On Thursday, China's state leadership bid farewell to the former head of government, who was also known as the people's premier. Public tributes to him were tightly monitored.
By Frank Sieren
