Kenya wants to convert part of its US dollar debt into Chinese yuan. Other African countries could also turn away from the US dollar in their debt policy. US President Donald Trump's policies are reinforcing the trend.
By Julian Hilgers
After Trump's tariff offensive, New Delhi is snubbed. Is the USA continuing to rely on India as a democratic counterweight to China? Trump's participation in the Quad Summit in New Delhi would be an important signal.
By Angela Köckritz
China is known for setting low climate targets but then exceeding them. Nevertheless, many observers are disappointed with Beijing's NDC for 2035, as more would have been possible.
By Nico Beckert and Lukas Bayer
In einer Welt ohne geopolitische Spannungen würde Chinas Vorreiterrolle im Bereich der sauberen Technologien als Segen für die Menschheit begrüßt werden. Angesichts der aktuellen politischen Realitäten jedoch hat sie stattdessen Ängste um Arbeitsplätze und Sicherheit geschürt.
By Adair Turner
In a world without geopolitical tensions, China's pioneering role in clean technology would be welcomed as a boon to humanity. In the face of current political realities, however, it has instead stoked fears about jobs and security.
By Adair Turner
China ist bekannt dafür, sich niedrige Klimaziele zu stecken, diese dann aber überzuerfüllen. Dennoch sind viele Beobachter von Pekings NDC für 2035 enttäuscht, da mehr möglich gewesen wäre.
By Nico Beckert and Lukas Bayer
Human Rights Watch is calling on China to release Zhang Yadi, a student living in Europe. The 22-year-old was apparently arrested during a visit to China. Zhang campaigns for the rights of Tibetans and inter-ethnic dialogue.
By Leonardo Pape
According to Prime Minister Li Qiang, as a "responsible major developing country," China wants to waive its previous WTO privileges. However, China will retain its classification as a developing country.
By Leonardo Pape
Typhoon Ragasa leaves a trail of devastation in East Asia. Meanwhile, China announces its climate targets for 2035 in New York. But the announcements fall short of expectations.
By Leonardo Pape
On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.
By Fabian Peltsch
The relationship between the EU and China is tense. The coronavirus pandemic and China's behavior in the Ukraine crisis have strained relations with the EU. But change is in sight, as the EU and China want to maintain their economic relations. What impact has the coronavirus had on EU-China relations? The coronavirus pandemic has affected the EU-China relationship. In November 2019, the coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, after which the pathogen spread from China around the world. With the spread of Omikron in China, the country is pursuing a strict zero-covid strategy. China's handling of the pathogen, the reporting and the tense situation in the global supply chains posed challenges for the EU's China policy. China VS Europe: How does the EU assess China's behavior in the Ukraine crisis? The EU and China are dealing with the Ukraine crisis in very different ways. The Chinese president is backing Russia, which is strongly condemned by the EU. At the same time, China wants to circumvent EU sanctions so as not to jeopardize economic relations with the EU. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has repeatedly called for China to rethink its approach to the Ukraine crisis and its dealings with Russia. What are the economic relations between China and the EU like? The EU and China have had an intensive economic relationship since the '90s. Alongside the USA, the European Union and China are among the three largest economies in the world. The volume of trade between the EU and China is around EUR 1 billion per day, making China the European Union's most important trading partner on the one hand and the EU an important strategic market for China on the other. Since 2013, China has wanted to strengthen the trade routes between China and Europe with the New Silk Road from China to Europe and Africa. In 2020, around EUR 586 billion was traded between China and the EU in the form of goods (imports and exports).The CAI, the investment agreement between China and the EU, was adopted in 2020. This regulates the following areas, among others: How has the political relationship between China and the EU developed? The relationship between the EU and China underwent a transformation after the Cold War. China was supposed to have established diplomatic relations with the then European Economic Community in 1975, but it was not until 1988 that the first representation was opened in Beijing. Due to the Tiananmen event in 1989, the relationship did not develop smoothly. Since the mid-'90s, however, economic relations have developed rapidly and political contacts have become ever closer. In 1994, a political dialog between China and Europe was officially established, so that the first China-EU summit was held in London in 1998 and has been held regularly ever since. Results of the last China-EU summit, the EU's position on China's human rights, possible EU sanctions against China and EU-China agreements. All EU-China news is available from Table.Briefings.
