Rising oil prices don’t just affect the global economy – they exacerbate instability in regions already plagued by crisis and play a decisive role in determining whether humanitarian aid reaches children in need at all, writes the executive director of Save the Children.
By Florian Westphal
The organization criticizes the German government for failing to exert sufficient influence on the human rights situation, despite close cooperation with Israeli authorities.
By Chiara Rautenberg
With new guidelines, China aims to conserve energy and reduce CO2 emissions. According to analysts, the guidelines demonstrate that the People’s Republic is committed to fulfilling its climate protection obligations.
By Nico Beckert
China’s economy is not immune to the raw-materials squeeze. The car market is slumping, toy factories are shutting down. The Politburo is calling for “greater efforts.”
By Marcel Grzanna
The collapse of Meta’s planned takeover of AI agent start-up Manus shows how determined Beijing is acting in the AI race with the United States. Meanwhile, the makers of the latest DeepSeek model, V4, have had to admit that they are trailing behind.
By Jörn Petring and Marcel Grzanna
At the EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Brunei, the EU had hoped to secure the status of a comprehensive strategic partnership. But Southeast Asia wants to see first how serious the Europeans really are.
By Jeremias Lin
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche will travel to China at the end of May. The trip comes amid mounting tensions between Europe and China.
By Angela Köckritz
Chinese luxury carmaker Hongqi is planning to start production in Europe. Discussions are currently underway with Stellantis over a possible manufacturing site in Spain.
By Ning Wang
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has met with VDA President Hildegard Müller. During the meeting, he voiced the hope that the association would lend its support.
By Marcel Grzanna
