The negative perception of China in Germany poses a challenge for companies. Many would like to see a greater emphasis on China's role as a partner.
By Marcel Grzanna
Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk has served his prison sentence. However, he continues to fight to preserve his mother tongue, resulting in another detention.
By Marcel Grzanna
Lithuania expelled three Chinese diplomats. This continues the dispute between the EU member state and the People's Republic, which escalated in 2021 after Lithuania allowed the Taiwanese government to open a "Taiwan" office in Vilnius.
By Marcel Grzanna
The USA has blacklisted an additional 140 companies. This ultimately also affects technology giant Huawei and semiconductor manufacturer SMIC.
By Marcel Grzanna
To get the ailing company back on track, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt reportedly plans to cooperate with CATL. However, CATL co-founder Pan Jian puts the plans into perspective. The company has other priorities in Europe.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row. The data indicates that the government's economic stimulus measures are slowly taking effect.
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Beijing sharply criticized the recently approved US arms deals with Taiwan and threatened to take "resolute countermeasures."
By Fabian Peltsch
Annalena Baerbock arrived in Beijing on Monday morning. She intends to discuss China's role in the Ukraine war with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Beforehand, she had clear words for Beijing's friendship with Putin.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese state media are full of praise for a handful of US companies. The pattern resembles that of Donald Trump's first term in office.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Court of Human Rights banned extraditions to China two years ago. Nevertheless, Hungary and China are working on a corresponding agreement.
By Marcel Grzanna
