Human rights organizations such as the Tibet Initiative and Human Rights Watch Germany have expressed disappointment that the German Chancellor barely raised human rights issues during his visit to China.
By Marcel Grzanna
BYD delivered on the premium offensive announced back in February. On Tuesday, the car manufacturer presented two premium SUV models in Shenzhen. It initially remained unclear whether these were electric cars or hybrids.
By Redaktion Table
China's economic growth was surprisingly high in the first quarter of 2024: Gross domestic product increased by 5.3 percent compared to the same period last year – exports are primarily responsible for the good news.
By Redaktion Table
Jens Spahn travels to China shortly after Olaf Scholz and uses the opportunity to criticize the Chancellor and the German government. Meanwhile, Juergen Hardt, foreign policy spokesman for the CDU parliamentary group, praises the Chancellor.
By Redaktion Table
The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, sees China maintaining a soft distance from Russia. This could play a role in the meeting between President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Michael Radunski
The animal welfare group Humane Society International has presented photos and film footage of overcrowded fur farms in China. Experts say that keeping foxes, magpies and minks poses an increased risk of transmitting pathogens to humans.
By Marcel Grzanna
During his China trip, Olaf Scholz called for closer cooperation with China in the field of science. He said that talks and reciprocal visits should increase again after the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Michael Radunski
During his China visit, the German Chancellor also met with Chinese students. One of the questions was about the legalization of marijuana in Germany.
By Marcel Grzanna
On National Security Education Day, the Ministry of State Security distributes footage of espionage cases from previous years. The footage serves as a warning to foreign companies working in information gathering in China.
By Marcel Grzanna
Until now, China has kept a low profile in the Gaza conflict. However, Iran's attack against Israel is now causing concern in Beijing. Chancellor Scholz wants to ask China to mediate.
By Felix Lee
