Taiwan is often isolated from China on the international stage. Even at the Olympic Games, the country is only allowed to compete as "Chinese Taipei." However, the smear campaign against one of its athletes and the arbitrary treatment of Taiwanese fans can only briefly spoil the joy over the medal table.
By David Demes
The Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has disappeared after returning to Spain from exile for the inauguration of Salvador Illa as regional president of Catalonia. However, the election took place without him.
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The Belt and Road Initiative wants to become smaller but more refined. Although there are still large-scale projects, the number of small-scale projects in areas such as renewable energy, hydraulic engineering and education is on the rise, as shown by an analysis by the GTAI.
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In the past few years, China has successfully completed four landings on the moon. The USA actually wanted to do the same now – but failed even before lift-off.
By Jörn Petring
E-cigarettes are one of China's biggest export hits. Over 90 percent of vapes come from there to us. At home, the devices are officially almost banned due to youth protection and health concerns.
By Fabian Peltsch
Tim Walz could become the new Vice President of the USA. His career is marked by a significant foreign policy aspect: China. Walz presents himself distinctly differently from the Republicans around Donald Trump.
By Michael Radunski
Giorgia Meloni wants to make significant changes to Italy's electoral law. Some particularly controversial elements have now been removed from the table. However, the success of the reform is not a foregone conclusion.
By Almut Siefert
Despite pledges to transition away from fossil fuels, the oil and gas business is booming. Countries like the United States, Norway, Russia and Brazil continue to grant hundreds of new drilling licenses. Companies once again reported high profits in the last quarter.
By Nico Beckert
Apple shares plummeted particularly sharply during the stock market crash - partly because the company's China business is slowing down. The iPhone company is not only struggling with Huawei's growing strength. It is also unclear what the future holds for AI.
By Jörn Petring
Minister for Transport Volker Wissing is calling for clarification in the legal text on EU type approval. The aim is to prevent 8.2 million older diesel vehicles in Germany alone from being "taken out of service".
By Markus Grabitz
