The rating agency downgraded Volkswagen. Meanwhile, the company plans to launch eight new models in cooperation with its Chinese partner in 2026.
By Emily Kossak
In its election manifesto, the CDU/CSU announced plans to establish "a network for independent China studies." However, independent China studies have existed for a long time, writes Merle Groneweg. The employee of the "China Competence Training Center" and the HU Berlin argues that China competence in Germany should not be reinvented every three years.
By Leonardo Pape
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on all governments not to forcibly return Uyghurs to China. The European Parliament had also condemned the deportations.
By Manuel Liu
This year, the EU and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Brussels has invited Xi Jinping, but according to a media report, he declined.
By Manuel Liu
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 end of their meeting in Canada, the G7 foreign ministers criticized Beijing with harsh rhetoric. The Chinese side has now spoken of "arrogance, prejudice and malicious intentions."
By Manuel Liu
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. There, Donald Trump's behavior is perceived as an entertainment factor. But now a growing number of Chinese are confronted with a sobering reality.
By Redaktion Table
Huawei is suspected of having bribed EU parliamentarians in order to influence political decisions. A lobbyist is said to play a central role in the possible corruption scandal.
By Amelie Richter
The head of New Zealand's intelligence service has warned of security risks in the wake of China's growing influence in the Pacific. In return, the Chinese embassy accuses him of "Cold War thinking".
By Leonardo Pape
Media reports say that DOGE has stopped funding the Radio Free Asia. A financial freeze would also be controversial in view of Elon Musk's business interests in China.
By Manuel Liu
