The cooperation between Acemil and the Chinese state railroad CRRC could now also result in a plant in Hungary. This would allow CRRC to avoid EU regulation.
By Amelie Richter
The arrest of artist Gao Zhen sheds light on just how much artistic freedom has eroded in China. Beijing is even trying to prevent the exhibition of dissident art abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
Climate change and associated extreme weather events are leading to school closures in many countries, according to a new World Bank report. Low-income countries are particularly affected. But even small investments could help
By Anna Parrisius
No sign of de-risking: Mercedes-Benz is planning a €1.8 billion investment in China for the development of further EVs.
By Felix Lee
At the start of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, Chinese state media celebrate Xi Jinping as a "true friend of Africa". He himself calls for intensive cooperation, particularly in the extraction of raw materials and the expansion of infrastructure, and promises further loans.
By Felix Lee
Temu, Shein and AliExpress are flooding the German market with cheap products. Now the SPD parliamentary group wants to take stronger action against these Chinese online retailers.
By Felix Lee
Hungary would like to work more closely with Beijing on security issues. This has now brought the EU Commission onto the scene.
By Amelie Richter
China's President Xi Jinping is considering attending the Brics summit in Russia. Observers see the possible trip as a signal that relations between Beijing and Moscow remain close.
By Felix Lee
China's manufacturing sector was largely based on the large number of migrant workers and high US demand. However, the USA is increasingly isolating itself from China. And the Chinese manufacturing industry is threatened with decline.
By Felix Lee
