On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company launched a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China is calling for fair competition and planning security. However, the contradictions between centrally controlled industrial policy and market forces are also likely to characterize the upcoming Five-Year Plan.
By Jörn Petring
There will be stricter rules for assisted driving at level L2 in China in future. The new standards create safety in a competitive, innovation-hungry car market.
By Julia Fiedler
Chinese involvement in German networks, cloud services and connected vehicles could jeopardize national security and competitiveness. A new report by the German Marshall Fund recommends clear guidelines for investment and building a resilient technology ecosystem.
By Amelie Richter
At the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China wants to make a new international security architecture palatable to countries from the Global South in particular. It is part of China's vision of a multipolar world order.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese and Americans are using the month of September for lively exchanges at the highest level. Ministers talk here and there, Xi and Trump will speak on the phone on Friday. However, risks cannot be discussed away in a hurry.
By Marcel Grzanna
Anyone traveling to China should consider their own cyber security. Find out here what experts from German authorities and non-governmental organizations recommend.
By Julia Fiedler
Is the pipeline coming or not? The announced "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline could revolutionize the energy markets, giving China more influence over Russia. But despite the memorandum, construction is still in limbo.
By Jörn Petring
The American cab company Lyft is launching robotaxis from Baidu in Germany in 2026. German manufacturers are at risk of being left behind when it comes to autonomous driving.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.
By Amelie Richter
