US climate envoy John Kerry has been given a high-profile and friendly reception during his four-day visit to Beijing. But China makes it clear that constructive talks on climate action are only possible if overall relations are improved. Nothing is yet known about concrete results of Kerry's talks with his counterpart Xie Zhenhua.
By Jörn Petring
Following the publication of the China Strategy, German politicians and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research outlined first ideas on how it can be implemented in the field of research. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) wants to strengthen the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Green Party favors the Berlin China Institute Merics, sanctioned by Beijing. The Research Minister holds out the prospect of stricter funding regulations.
By Tim Gabel
The European Union is faced with a decision: Does it continue on the course it set shortly before Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine and try to stop secessionist tendencies in Bosnia-Herzegovina? Or will it bow to one of Vladimir Putin's allies in the Balkans?
By Redaktion Table
In an interview conducted by Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, the Director of the China Research Institute Merics, Mikko Huotari, evaluates the German government's China strategy. Huotari sees it largely positive: The document defines the relationship between the two countries and shows a path to de-risking. However, Huotari has doubts about the practical implementation of the ideas.
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The PP, Spain's conservative party, has a good chance of winning Sunday's parliamentary election. However, it will probably not be enough for an absolute majority of seats. The presumed winner of the election, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is talking about alternatives to a coalition with the far-right Vox.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Chinese economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter. The German industry is already giving up hope that a Chinese boom will pull it back from the crisis. However, China is slowing down at a high level. The government definitely aims to achieve the targeted five percent growth for the entire year.
By Jörn Petring
A few weeks after the Wagner rebellion, the situation in Russia has calmed down, at least on the surface. But the long-term consequences remain unclear. China is monitoring the situation closely and perhaps even somewhat nervously: Instability or a system collapse in its allied neighbor would be fatal for Beijing.
By Christiane Kuehl
Spain votes on July 23. The incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is trying to restore his damaged image. He sees himself primarily as a victim of the conservative media and the economic right. Polls see opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo in the lead, but he may need the right-wing Vox party to get into office.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Christian Democrat, Social Democrat and Liberal party families played a key role in ensuring that Ursula von der Leyen received a majority in the European Parliament in 2019 and became Commission President. Four years have passed since then. The common ground in the so-called von der Leyen coalition has apparently been used up.
By Markus Grabitz
Those who feared a verbal rampage from Beijing can rest easy. Both China's leadership and the media are reacting calmly to Germany's China strategy. VW dares an unusual interpretation for its own benefit, while the Chancellor seeks a middle course. We have compiled the reactions to the document.
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