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People's Liberation Army: 'Toxic influences' in the military to be purged

The Central Military Commission has announced plans to reform the military. The goal is to restore its reputation, following recent cases of corruption.

By Emily Kossak

Artificial intelligence: How China promotes its national AI stack

China aspires to become the global AI leader and overtake the US both economically and militarily. Massive resources are being poured into a national AI stack – with mixed results.

By Julia Fiedler

Important raw materials: Chinese exports collapse

China's exports of antimony and germanium have fallen to a record low. This may be due to transhipment to other countries in order to circumvent export restrictions.

By Emily Kossak

Despite all rumors: Xi consolidates his control

New rules are intended to institutionalize and thus consolidate Xi Jinping's power. The “Chairman of Everything” feels so secure in his power that he delegates tasks to close members of the leadership.

By Andreas Landwehr

Ideas for the Climate: CO₂ siphons from Germany

Phlair, a German startup, wants to filter CO₂ out of the atmosphere using a new, energy-saving approach and build a DAC plant in Canada for this purpose. However, it's unclear whether the process would have a chance in Germany.

By Nico Beckert

Jiang Shengnan: 'My greatest hope is that I will become less precious as soon as possible'

Jiang Shengnan is one of the few women in China's day-to-day politics. She is often alone in the National People's Congress with her proposals – but she is all the more praised on the Chinese Internet.

By Emily Kossak

Power-to-X: A niche phenomenon without clear political signals

The market for power-to-X fuels lacks investment security and stable demand. Governments should take a more active role in supporting market ramp-up, Agora Verkehrswende argues. Without such support, PtX will remain a niche phenomenon.

By Wiebke Zimmer and Leon Berks

Anita Wälz moves to the European level at Nestlé

By Redaktion Table

New Conscription Bill: How Parliament Deadlock Is to Be Prevented

A new draft of the Conscription Modernization Act sets a deadline for the Bundestag to respond to a government ordinance on mandatory conscription. The aim is to prevent parliament from blocking a decision through inaction.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Chinese Laser Attack in the Red Sea – Beijing Expands Its Global Naval Power

In early July, a Chinese warship in the Red Sea targeted a German reconnaissance aircraft with a laser. What’s behind this incident?

By Angela Köckritz