Former software CEO Jeff Pepper publishes Chinese classics such as "Journey to the West" in simple Chinese – perfect for anyone who wants to keep their Mandarin fresh beyond language learning apps.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday on Sunday. At a three-day conference, he wants to discuss his succession.
By Emily Kossak
3,400 Germans are currently studying in China. Before the pandemic, it was over twice as many.
By Emily Kossak
The insurance sector groans under the strain of maritime shipping. Accidents are increasing, largely due to lithium-ion batteries, which are mainly found in Chinese electric cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
NGOs and the UN are sounding the alarm: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's (GHF) abandonment of humanitarian principles is leading to the politicization and militarization of humanitarian aid, which could be used as leverage for forced displacement.
By Markus Bickel
Germany needs a new financial architecture for strategically relevant infrastructure – including its seaports. Angela Titzrath, President of the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS), is calling for this.
By Redaktion Table
The Managing Director of MBDA Germany, Thomas Gottschild, is calling for rapid investment in air defense and deep precision strikes. Politicians must also guarantee reliable regulations for the German arms industry.
By Gabriel Bub
Climate-damaging emissions from the military can be publicly documented for the first time. However, experts complain about a lack of transparency. And it is unclear whether military operations can actually become climate-neutral.
By Redaktion Table
In Europe, France and the UK are nuclear powers. Chancellor Merz has already discussed a joint European protective shield. Union parliamentary group leader Spahn would like to see German leadership.
By Markus Bickel
Two years after the European Commission proposed a sweeping customs reform, the EU Council has now adopted a partial negotiating mandate, paving the way for trilogue negotiations. However, key details – such as the proposed new handling fee and the removal of the EUR 150 duty-free threshold – remain unresolved.
By Marc Winkelmann
