China’s leadership is continuing its international economic charm offensive at the Boao Forum in Hainan Province. Earlier this week, Chinese officials had already invited global corporate leaders to a two-day summit.
By Leonardo Pape
The CDU/CSU (Union) and SPD aim to make German industry strong and competitive. But how can Germany hold its ground against China in key areas like electric mobility and microelectronics? The draft from the coalition's working group on economic affairs leaves some questions unanswered.
By Leonardo Pape
Li Qiang wooed foreign CEOs at the China Development Forum and declared that the leadership had prepared well for external shocks. In light of successes such as DeepSeek and Unitree, he praises his country's spirit of optimism.
By Angela Köckritz
To counter the US tariffs, prominent voices in the EU and Germany call for a renewed rapprochement with China. Instead, the EU should focus on protecting its own markets and investing in future technologies.
By Angela Köckritz
The German chemical industry faces a "task of the century": The path to net zero emissions requires large investments and low-carbon substitute raw materials are in short supply and compete with other sectors, as two new studies show. However, the Federation of German Industries also sees opportunities in the climate transition.
By Nico Beckert
Consumer demand in China has fallen in recent years. A "special action plan" is now intended to remedy the situation. The document focuses on domestic consumption and childcare.
By Manuel Liu
At the conclusion of the People's Congress, the delegates approved trillions in new debt. The bulk of the money will continue to flow into infrastructure and industrial subsidies. This means that the fundamental shift towards more domestic consumption has once again failed to materialize.
By Jörn Petring
For the first time in 13 months, consumer prices in China have fallen again significantly and thus more sharply than expected. In February, the Consumer Price Index fell by 0.7 percent year-over-year.
By Ning Wang
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Nico Beckert
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Marcel Grzanna
