Li Xiaopeng, one of the highest-ranking "princelings" in the People's Republic, ran one of Asia's largest energy providers before his political career. Now, he ensures that every Chinese person has access to a highway and a train within 15 minutes.
By Fabian Peltsch
Ukraine asks the heads of China and the USA to attend the peace summit in Switzerland. The USA agrees. In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticizes Beijing for fuelling the war in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
The seven leading Western industrialized nations accuse China of flooding foreign markets with products at dumping prices. At the end of their meeting, they said they were considering taking steps at the World Trade Organization.
By Redaktion Table
The leading candidate of the Social Democrats, Nicolas Schmit, considers Italy's Prime Minister Meloni a nationalist and warns Commission President von der Leyen in an interview with Till Hoppe: "If there is an agreement between the two, then that will be a problem for us."
By Till Hoppe
China is holding massive military exercises around Taiwan, and the rhetoric is becoming increasingly hostile. Is China about to strike? Expert Angela Stanzel analyzes the situation and advises Germany to be more assertive towards China.
By Michael Radunski
The European elections in two weeks will also determine the Union's future course towards the People's Republic — a rise of far-right parties would particularly shift the majority in Parliament towards Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Tesla has asked suppliers to manufacture components and parts outside of China and Taiwan from next year. The reason for this is said to be geopolitical risks.
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