Rare earths: China maintains export restrictions for defense companies
China is apparently upholding its export restrictions on rare earths insofar as they affect the defense industry. This affects US manufacturers in particular.
By Emily Kossak
China is apparently upholding its export restrictions on rare earths insofar as they affect the defense industry. This affects US manufacturers in particular.
By Emily Kossak
In the 1980s, science fiction was still considered “spiritual pollution”. Today, the Chinese government uses the genre to promote the Chinese modernization model.
By Emily Kossak
Shein has been fined in Italy. The reason: the company did not properly inform its customers about the environmental impact of its products.
By Emily Kossak
China wants to exercise greater control over coal production in the provinces and curb overcapacity. While fewer new mines were built in 2024, it is still unclear whether the trend will be reversed.
By Nico Beckert
China's industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. From a manufacturing hub with low added value, the country has become a global technology leader – despite a comparatively low GDP per capita.
By Zhang Jun
Cai Qi's meeting with experts in Beidaihe suggests the arrival of state and party leader Xi Jinping in the coastal town. The visit traditionally marks the unofficial start of the CP leadership's summer break.
By Amelie Richter
Despite heavy investment, the quality of China's soccer remains underdeveloped. This is now set to change with a new action plan.
By Emily Kossak
The EU-US trade deal includes a promise by the European Commission to purchase USD 250 billion worth of energy per year from the US through the end of Trump’s term. According to experts, this is hardly realistic and harms climate action efforts.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite difficult coordination, Europe cannot afford to abandon FCAS – doing so would have far-reaching military and industrial consequences, and would also mean losing influence over key security and technology standards.
By Marc Rivière
By Lisa-Martina Klein