On Monday, Japan took part for the first time in the annual US-Philippine military exercise “Balikatan.” The exercise focused on repelling a simulated enemy landing. Meanwhile, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi is visiting the Philippines to strengthen defense ties.
By Julia Fiedler
New working groups, joint research projects and closer coordination on platform rules – Europe and Japan are focusing on concrete next steps as they expand their digital partnership.
By Corinna Visser
Beijing aims to localize the supply chain for this strategically important industry. Only 30% of the market will remain open to foreign players.
By Angela Köckritz
For security reasons, the Commission has halted subsidies for Chinese inverters. EU officials are now urging other countries to follow Brussels’ lead. By summer, it should be clear whether European companies can replace Chinese technology.
By Manuel Berkel
RightsCon, the world’s largest conference on human rights and technology, has been canceled just a few days before it was scheduled to begin. The organizer cites pressure from Chinese diplomats on the Zambian government.
By Redaktion Table
Volkswagen has denied media reports that BYD is set to acquire part of the Transparent Factory in Dresden. Meanwhile, such an investment could be attractive to Chinese carmakers, as their domestic market is struggling.
By Julia Fiedler
By providing expanded financial aid to key industries and targeted support to innovative companies, Beijing is driving the technological transformation of its economy.
By Amelie Richter
A new AI tool helps judges handle cases in civil, administrative and criminal matters. As a result, judges have been able to handle significantly more cases on average.
By Angela Köckritz
During his visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is calling for the right to engage in international relations. Beijing is said to have previously attempted to block the trip. The African kingdom is one of Taiwan’s last remaining allies.
By Fabian Peltsch
The dispute over control of Nexperia is weighing on the balance sheet of its Chinese parent company, Wingtech. Net losses have climbed to more than €1 billion.
By Ning Wang
