China’s military is believed to have disguised drone flights using aircraft signals – testing deception capabilities for a potential military operation against Taiwan.
By Ning Wang
The EU is tightening controls on an ingredient imported from China used in infant formula. Contamination with a bacterial toxin has led to product recalls and possible illness cases.
By Amelie Richter
In his meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a series of economic and geopolitical signals.
By Amelie Richter
The European Commission plans to present its proposal for an import ban on Russian crude oil in mid-April. Two days earlier, the Commission is set to hold an orientation debate on how to deal with Beijing.
By Till Hoppe
In January, nearly 14,000 BYD vehicles were newly registered in the EU. BYD’s market share is thus 1.9% – about twice as high as Tesla’s.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s top propaganda newspaper is pushing a leadership campaign on cadre discipline. Coming just ahead of the National People’s Congress, it is also seen as an appeal for Party cadres’ loyalty.
By Leonardo Pape
To become a central instrument of EU foreign and security policy, the EU’s infrastructure strategy urgently needs reform, members of the European Parliament argue.
By Antonia Zimmermann
After new tariff threats, China criticizes what it calls a US tactic of “shifting blame.” If Washington imposes further tariff measures, China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will “take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.”
By Leonardo Pape
China goes one step further in its conflict with Japan: the export of dual-use goods to 20 Japanese facilities is now banned, including important rare earths.
By Redaktion Table
German exports to China are shrinking, while imports continue to rise. The IW Cologne speaks of an implosion of car exports to China.
By Redaktion Table
