The percentage of elderly people in China's population is growing rapidly. The country wants to prepare for rising dementia cases with an action plan.

By Emily Kossak

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January 6th, 2025

USA: Washington suspects these Chinese companies of cooperating with China's military

The annually updated list of Chinese companies, which is officially referred to as the "Section 1260H list" under US law, now comprises 134 companies.

By Amelie Richter

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January 6th, 2025

EVs: VW and Xpeng open charging networks for each other's customers

Volkswagen and Xpeng expand their partnership: They expand the EV charging infrastructure in 420 Chinese cities.

By Emily Kossak

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January 6th, 2025

BRICS: Indonesia becomes a full member

Indonesia becomes a full BRICS member. Since January 1, eight other countries have also joined the BRICS bloc of nations.

By Amelie Richter

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January 6th, 2025

Cyberattacks: Chinese hackers step up activities

Chinese hackers attack the Pacific island of Guam, which is home to a large US military outpost. Taiwan recorded 2.4 million attacks a day on government websites last year, twice as many as the year before.

By Angela Köckritz

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January 6th, 2025

Military: Chinese air defense system now operational in Serbia

China and Serbia have been intensifying their military cooperation for years. The Serbian military now relies on Chinese technology to defend its airspace.

By Marcel Grzanna

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January 6th, 2025

Social conditionality: Why trade unionists remain dissatisfied

Since the beginning of the year, CAP direct payments in Germany have also been linked to compliance with labor law standards. However, trade unionists still see gaps in the implementation of so-called social conditionality.

By Julia Dahm

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January 6th, 2025

Lagodinsky runs for direct mandate for German Bundestag

Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice-Chairman of the Green Group in the European Parliament, may be about to move to the German Bundestag. The Pankow district association will vote on his candidacy on Wednesday. His rival is Stefan Gelbhaar, who is facing allegations of sexual assault.

By Markus Grabitz