Germany's lithium imports from China have multiplied since 2013. Moreover, two out of five lithium-ion batteries now come from China. Uncertain supplier countries also dominate Germany's semiconductor imports.
By Carolyn Braun
Following a railroad project in Bulgaria and a Romanian solar park, the EU Commission in Brussels now wants to investigate Chinese wind turbine manufacturers more closely for state subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov, reaffirm their "strategic partnership" at a meeting in Beijing. Trade is flourishing. Among other things, Chinese cars now dominate the Russian market.
By Christiane Kuehl
A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
The German government has announced further details of Olaf Scholz's trip to China. The Federal Chancellor will visit three Chinese cities.
By Michael Radunski
A Chinese journalist has been expelled from Sweden for allegedly posing a security risk. The accusation: the 57-year-old has supposedly worked for Chinese diplomats for years.
By Fabian Peltsch
German consumer watchdogs and business associations have been keeping a critical eye on the Chinese shopping app Temu for some time. The German government now demands legal action against the constant generation of new shopping impulses.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese real estate developer Shimao faces further pressure. It cannot serve its foreign debts. The China Construction Bank has filed a liquidation petition against the ailing company.
By Fabian Peltsch
Trade Minister Wang Wentao travels to Paris ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to France. The EU and China are currently involved in several open trade disputes.
By Amelie Richter
TSMC expands its investments in the United States. The Taiwanese chip manufacturer plans to build three state-of-the-art semiconductor plants in Arizona. The US government is funding the project with several billion US dollars.
By Michael Radunski
