The German government waters down the Supply Chain Act. Two-thirds of the companies previously subject to the law will not be included. Risk assessments will become de facto voluntary. This also affects many companies with business in China.
By Caspar Dohmen
Political scientist Andreas Fulda believes a short-term paradigm shift in the German discourse on China is unavoidable if the country is to end its psychological dependence on an authoritarian state. He sees the biggest obstacle in the Chancellery.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the SCO summit in the Kazakh capital, Xi Jinping called on the participating countries to defend themselves against "external interference" and alluded to the West's growing protectionism.
By Redaktion Table
Inventors in China register the most patents for generative artificial intelligence, putting them far ahead of the US. Together with South Korea, Japan and India, these five countries are at the forefront of AI innovation.
By Carolyn Braun
Fang Di is an artist – and also works for the Belt and Road Initiative. His day job is also his best cover. Wearing a suit and tie, he discovers controversial topics for his films.
By Redaktion Table
CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, has introduced a new battery brand. Under the name Tianxing, CATL also wants to enter the commercial vehicle sector.
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The tariffs are here, and the negotiations will be tough: The EU Commission and China already disagree on what constitutes a subsidy. Germany's car manufacturers fear the tariff war.
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Streaming shows that are just a few minutes long compete with cinema in China and fundamentally change the market. The authorities are already on the case to steer this billion-dollar business in an orderly direction.
By Fabian Peltsch
