China’s mechanical engineering sector is growing ever stronger. Price advantages, subsidies and sheer speed are putting enormous pressure on our companies. What’s needed now is decisive action by all stakeholders – otherwise we risk losing our hidden champions.
By Oliver Richtberg
The EU Commission is apparently planning to reverse its previous decision to phase out the internal combustion engine. At first glance, this would appear to be a reasonable measure to support the car industry. But in the long term, it will lead to cost inefficiencies, increase Europe’s dependence on imports and damage the car industry even more.
By Beatrix Keim
As home to the critical infrastructure for German democracy, Berlin is increasingly the target of disinformation and cyberattacks. That is why a civilian plan for overall defense and social resilience is urgently needed.
By Björn Stahlhut and Gollaleh Ahmadi
The goal of sending only ten percent of municipal waste to landfill sites will have negative consequences for creating a circular economy. Instead of adhering to it in the Environmental Omnibus, stricter rules are needed for waste treatment.
By Janek Vähk
China has evolved from a workshop economy into a global innovation leader – contrary to Western assumptions. Its model of “smart authoritarianism” combines tight political control with targeted economic openness, posing a serious challenge to democratic systems.
By Jennifer Lind
China's three renminbi bond markets offer low-cost financing options for climate projects in the Global South, while traditional donors are increasingly withdrawing.
By Ma Jun and Sean Kidney
The debate about artificial intelligence in weapons systems neglects a historical truth: new technologies increase the lethality of war and the number of casualties. The illusion of a clean, high-tech war obscures the reality that such systems are designed to kill people.
By Florian Keisinger
Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. This week, we look at how people interact with each other in public spaces and why social conditions in China rarely promote friendliness and trust.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is looking for an independent geopolitical role in the face of the US withdrawal. An informal leadership body could point the way to more strategic sovereignty.
By Gerlinde Niehus
Human Rights Watch is calling on Foreign Minister Wadephul to send a signal of solidarity during his visit to China. Sustainable relations are only possible, the organization says, if human rights are upheld and defended.
By Philipp Frisch
