As the world's largest emitter of CO2, China has trouble tracking its own emissions: The authorities only insufficiently publish data. The government wants to address the problem, but faces massive challenges. Is the country emitting less than previously believed?
By Nico Beckert
President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
Even though relations between the USA and China are more strained than ever, Beijing's Ministry of Defence currently sees no need for talks. The military's silence is cause for concern – even when both states are talking to each other again in other areas.
By Redaktion Table
In China's global trading empire, the country's technical standards are increasingly dominant. This is helped by refraining from imposing ethical standards on countries of the Global South.
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China's first passenger aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight on Sunday. Beijing originally wanted to compete with Airbus and Boeing with the C919. However, construction was repeatedly postponed due to numerous hurdles. The "Made in China" aircraft remains dependent on foreign technology.
By Fabian Peltsch
Almost 500 German SMEs have settled in the industrial zone of Taicang, north of Shanghai. However, this entrepreneurial success story is now overshadowed by political tensions. A local visit between half-timbered houses and fountains.
By Redaktion Table
In the spring of 1989, US photographer Jeff Widener was in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. When the protests escalated, he took a photo that went around the world: It shows a man courageously standing up to a tank. Interviewed by Fabian Peltsch, Widener tells us how he experienced the protests and why he initially believed his famous "Tank Man" photo to be a failure.
By Redaktion Table
The EU wants to prevent highly subsidized state-owned companies, for example from China, from buying up competitors or snatching up public contracts. But Europe's industry is now up in arms over the implementation of the new rules – it fears that the reporting obligations will get out of hand. The Commission will likely amend the regulations now.
By Till Hoppe
While German car manufacturers are increasingly struggling on the Chinese market, their suppliers' business is flourishing. The question is how long the trend will continue and how big the profit really is.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Chinese manufacturer Yutong plans to supply 12,000 electric buses to the Nigerian metropolis. However, the deal could come with unpleasant surprises. The Nigerian partner is embroiled in a severe financial scandal.
By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
