Technologies that are still a long way from market maturity also play a role in the new Five-Year Plan. China wants to be the first in these promising industries.
By Jörn Petring
China's healthcare system has improved dramatically. But as treatment options increase, so do patients' expectations. The authorities are alarmed.
By Blanka Xia
Typhoon Ragasa leaves a trail of devastation in East Asia. Meanwhile, China announces its climate targets for 2035 in New York. But the announcements fall short of expectations.
By Leonardo Pape
China and the US are selling the agreement on the TikTok video platform as a success. But if it really turns out as discussed in Madrid, Beijing will retain the power to control public opinion in the US.
By Marcel Grzanna
China pays its contributions to the United Nations (UN) with a significant delay. The payment morale is at odds with Beijing's claim to a central role within the UN.
By Marcel Grzanna
TikTok is at a geopolitical crossroads: an alleged deal between Trump and Xi could bring the app under the control of tech oligarchs in the US, while China continues to control the algorithm. Whoever determines the data and content in future could not only shape trends, but also influence public opinion and political realities.
By Amelie Richter and Fabian Peltsch
Trade tensions with China, anti-dumping duties on pork and exploding e-commerce exports are putting Europe's companies under pressure. Ursula von der Leyen must send clear signals in her speech on the state of the EU.
By Amelie Richter
German Foreign Minister Wadephul wants to campaign in Indonesia for more German investment. The country still tends to be critical of European involvement. Yet it could be a key partner in diversifying the German economy.
By Marcel Grzanna and Sara Sievert
The People's Republic of China should also take note of the strategic deepening of German-Japanese relations. The German Foreign Minister's first stop on his Asia visit signals that Germany is serious about strategically upgrading its relationship with Japan.
By Marcel Grzanna
Small and medium-sized enterprises are indispensable to China's long-term success. The crucial question remains: Can Beijing manage the balancing act between state control and entrepreneurial freedom?
By Marcel Grzanna
