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De-risking: German Companies maintain ties with China

Although many German companies are aware of China-related risks, a new study shows that few of them distance themselves from suppliers and other Chinese upstream services. Over 60 percent of companies consider such measures to be too costly.

By Leonardo Pape

Biodiesel: EU sets final duties

The Brussels authority has imposed definitive duties on biodiesel from the People's Republic. The percentages are slightly lower than when they were provisionally set last summer.

By Amelie Richter

Families: Number of marriages continues to fall

Only 6.1 million couples tied the knot in China in 2024. This means that the number of marriages is falling more sharply than ever before – despite efforts by the authorities to promote a traditional family image.

By Emily Kossak

China policy: 'Germany has a special responsibility'

The rules-based order is more fragile than it has been for a long time. Germany is at risk of being caught between the fronts in the superpower struggle between the United States and China. What Germany can do now to strengthen its negotiating position at a time of fundamental upheaval.

By Angela Köckritz