At the IAA, German car manufacturers appear unimpressed by the crises of recent years. Unlike the Chinese brands, which have learned from their mistakes and are back with renewed self-confidence.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Chinese brands will have a stronger presence at IAA 2025 than ever before. The goal is to recoup massive investments. To achieve that, BYD, Xpeng and others must convince Europeans of products they do not even want.
By Christian Domke Seidel
On "Victory Day," the Communist Party is promoting international cooperation and peace – of all things – with a military parade. Yet the display mainly reveals China’s drive to project technological and political power.
By Leonardo Pape
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, China’s vision of a multipolar world order took further shape. The EU risks falling behind as Beijing sets a rapid pace.
By Marcel Grzanna
China likes to present itself as a reliable partner in international conflicts. Critics, however, accuse Beijing of “window dressing” so as not to jeopardize its own economic interests.
By Andreas Landwehr
The euro’s sharp appreciation is putting the EU's trade policy to the test. Owing to legal uncertainties, the EU Commission has so far refrained from taking action against currency manipulation by China, despite a highly imbalanced trade balance.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
