China

How Chinese is Mercedes?

The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.

By Markus Grabitz

16+1: The Baltics leave, but Hungary remains loyal to China

The Baltic exit from China's Cooperation Initiative in Eastern and Central Europe became a reality last week. Latvia and Estonia followed Lithuania and announced their withdrawal from the 16+1 format. Is this the beginning of the end for the remaining 14+1 format?

By Amelie Richter

After Taiwan visit: sanctions against EU minister

By Redaktion Table

Committee head calls for tougher EU stance against China

By Redaktion Table

Czech Minister of European Affairs Bek: 'Gas emergency plan is not the final solution'

The EU must prepare for the total shutdown of Russian gas supplies, says the Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar. This also means that the gas emergency plan would have to be adjusted at short notice if necessary.

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Pelosi has 'opened the door to Taiwan much wider'

By Redaktion Table

Report: Xi invites EU heads of government

By Redaktion Table

EU ambassador designate shocks with Taiwan statement

By Redaktion Table

EU and China discuss trade and finance

By Redaktion Table

Germany remains dependent on Chinese raw materials

German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.

By Nico Beckert