The China strategy is intended to cover all major interests of society. The perspectives of the economy and security policymakers are difficult to reconcile but had to come together under one roof. Behind the scenes, there was a tough struggle over the wording.
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BYD is expected to become one of the world's largest automakers in 2023. Denza, the former partner brand of Mercedes-Benz from which the Stuttgart-based company largely withdrew, will likely play a crucial role.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China has achieved a world record in nuclear fusion: Researchers managed to maintain a high plasma temperature for an extended time. Fusion is expected to be an important element of China's energy policy someday.
By Frank Sieren
While countries like Germany have been debating the pros and cons of carbon storage for years, the technology has long been seen as part of the solution in China's fight against climate change. For the first time, state-owned energy companies have now constructed an offshore storage facility in the South China Sea.
By Jörn Petring
A brutal price war has erupted on China's electric car market. This may soon be the downfall of many manufacturers. A "truce" has not even lasted two days. US manufacturer Tesla now lures new customers with a premium after company founder Elon Musk had previously declared his support for socialist core values.
By Redaktion Table
With substantial financial and personnel contributions, China expands its influence in UN organizations. It is a way of asserting national interests: Directors from the People's Republic broker contracts with Chinese companies, deepen cooperation with their government and aim to upset the prevailing value system.
By Marcel Grzanna
Over the past few years, a growing number of organizations in China that support the rights of the LGBTQ community have been forced to close down. The CCP propagates classic role models. Yet people who move outside gender norms have never been more visible.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chair of the German-Chinese parliamentary group and former Federal Minister of the Interior, Hans-Peter Friedrich, is concerned about developments in China: Controls have increased massively, as he himself observed in Beijing and Shanghai. On the other hand, he criticizes the German government for attempting to decouple from China. Michael Radunski and Felix Lee spoke with Friedrich.
By Redaktion Table
Many migrant workers have worked hard in cities for decades, yet they cannot afford to retire. The censors are suppressing a debate about their dreary fate.
By Redaktion Table
Shanghai state-owned SAIC is the first Chinese automaker to dare to manufacture in the EU. The step into the target market will dramatically improve the reputation and legal position of Chinese companies.
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