The agenda for the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump was already packed. But the war in Iran has reshuffled the deck and may have put China in a stronger position.
By Jörn Petring
Chinese car manufacturers are becoming stronger on the European market. Instead of direct sales as before, they are increasingly relying on the classic dealer model. Despite tariffs, they are particularly popular with first-time buyers of new cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Freshers have to stand at attention in China. Basic military training is an integral part of the curriculum at universities and secondary schools. This not only promotes a patriotic spirit, but also boosts the economy. However, in some places there is resistance to the political appropriation of everyday life.
By Blanka Xia
After his original trip was postponed, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to China. The Chinese leadership is stepping up the pressure to assert its position on Taiwan internationally.
By Angela Köckritz
Since late November, India has dramatically reduced its bureaucratic tangle. The reform is considered the biggest modernization of labor law since independence. If all parties follow through, the country could compete with China in global supply chains.
By Marcel Grzanna
The market is booming: In China, children's smartwatches have long been part of everyday life for parents, and now the industry leader Imoo is expanding into Europe. But behind GPS tracking, communication apps and AI functions are debates about security and data usage.
By Fabian Peltsch
Baidu, Pony.ai and WeRide are driving the market for driverless cabs. While regulators are approving more and more areas for testing, observers warn of the social consequences for human cab drivers.
By Jörn Petring
The EU underpins its development policy ambitions at the summit with the African Union. The rapid digitalization of Africa is also in China's interest. While the EU is investing in networking and data centers, China is planning a new tech hub in Pretoria.
By Andreas Sieren and Marcel Grzanna
The Nordschleife at the Nürburgring is a mystical proving ground for German carmakers – a place where they test, measure and reaffirm their identity. Now the Chinese manufacturer BYD has set a production-car record there, leaving a painful mark on Germany’s automotive self-image.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Never before has Beijing's party leadership presented itself as more self-confident, more aggressive and more certain of victory. Within the population, however, there is a collective state of exhaustion.
By Fabian Kretschmer
