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
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
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
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
DeepSeek appears to have used the Nvidia Blackwell chip to train its latest model. This is subject to US export restrictions.
By Redaktion Table
In China, the spirit of cooperation is emphasized during Friedrich Merz's visit. For the first time, the chancellor is more in the focus of the Chinese public. Critical perspectives from Germany are partially ignored.
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
Taiwan's parliament is arguing over a special defense budget of almost USD 40 billion. It is intended to create more security against a Chinese invasion but is causing domestic political conflict and pressure from the US.
By Redaktion Table
The fast fashion provider SHEIN is planning further investments in Guangdong. The already strong manufacturing sector is to be further developed, according to SHEIN founder Xu Yangtian.
By Redaktion Table
