Six months later than announced, the Federal Government has adopted its National Security Strategy. The document titled "Integrated Security for Germany" aims to provide answers to global risks. In its stance towards China, it remains vague.
By Thomas Wiegold
Xi Jinping turns 70 years old this Thursday. He has been leading the People's Republic for more than a decade. His tenure would normally come to an end now. However, he continues. This raises several questions: Why doesn't Xi want to retire? Or perhaps he can't retire at all?
By Michael Radunski
After heatwaves and massive power outages in the past two years, China is about to experience another extreme summer. This does not bode well for the already slow economy.
By Jörn Petring
The German city of Kiel wants to form a city partnership with the Chinese port city of Qingdao. The security institute of the local university harbors great concerns, especially because of the presence of the German navy and a submarine shipyard in the city. After all, Qingdao also builds submarines and is an important naval site. It remains to be seen what impact the recent change of government to the Greens will have on the project.
By Christiane Kuehl
Alexander Gabuev (right) knows the relationship between China and Russia better than most. In conversation with Michael Radunski, the expert talks about China's arms supplies to Russia, China's stance on Ukraine – and explains how dangerous the partnership between Beijing and Moscow can yet become for the West.
By Michael Radunski
China is expanding its arsenal of nuclear warheads. This is how Beijing wants to buy itself more security through more armaments. China's neighbors react with concern. An arms race is brewing in East Asia.
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Life as a mainland Chinese in Taiwan is like playing a video game on the highest difficulty setting, says Jamie Wang. The stand-up comedian from Shanghai makes her love-hate relationship with the island part of her stage program. Fabian Peltsch spoke with her about discrimination, privileged expats and the tightrope act of provocative jokes.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese railway companies become major international suppliers. They compete with Western consortia by offering modern technology and good prices. They also systematically buy their way into the value chains.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The raised minimum wage in Hong Kong is supposed to help keep social peace in the city. The cost of living here is higher than almost anywhere else in the world. Critics complain about clientelism and fear rising numbers of people on welfare. The authorities, however, see employment as an intrinsic benefit to life, health and the spirit.
By Marcel Grzanna
The big boom for German companies failed to materialize after the Covid reopening. Still, they want to continue to invest. They also hope their concerns will be addressed in the upcoming government consultations.
By Jörn Petring
