The global economy is experiencing growing uncertainty – and European companies in China are caught in the center. A flash survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows how much geopolitical tensions between the US and China have begun to affect European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well-prepared.
By Amelie Richter
A study has compared the educational strategies of China and India and their influence on economic development: While China successfully focused on broad primary education, India focused on its elite – with far-reaching consequences.
By Katrin Klein
Partner, competitor and systemic rival? The People's Republic fulfills the conditions for each relationship status in three different places almost simultaneously. The primary focus is on commemorating the end of World War II in Moscow. However, a meeting in Geneva is likely to provide substance.
By Marcel Grzanna
When Vladimir Putin delivers his speech in the stands on Red Square on May 9 with the cry "For Russia! For victory! Hurrah!" to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Xi Jinping will be sitting at his side. It is a well-calculated signal to the domestic audience and the world amid a geopolitical hardening of fronts.
By Redaktion Table
Despite unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter, the Chinese economy struggles with uncertain consumers. The service sector grew at its slowest pace since September 2024.
By Emily Kossak
Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the EU and China. On this occasion, China expressed its openness to new EU-China summits.
By Emily Kossak
Researchers have investigated the connection between climate fluctuations and crop yields in China. The results show that pests are migrating from Southeast Asia to China, threatening the rice harvest.
By Emily Kossak
Taiwan aspires to become a global drone manufacturing hub. The goal is to reduce the West's dependence on China and strengthen its own defense. However, technological deficits and China's pressure on supply chains slow down progress.
By Andreas Landwehr
Li Yuan, Head of the Faculty of Asian and European Languages at Zhejiang University, receives the Goethe Medal 2025 in honor of her contribution to the promotion of the German language and culture in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
Starting in October, the US plans to introduce drastic port fees on Chinese vessels and shipping companies. Chinese containers and other components could also soon be charged. US President Trump hopes to stimulate American shipbuilding. But there are doubts whether this can be achieved.
By Christian Domke Seidel
