Hangzhou has evolved into one of China's most attractive technology and innovation hubs. Thanks to a business-friendly local policy for start-ups such as DeepSeek, the city could soon surpass tech metropolises like Shenzhen or Guangzhou.
By Fabian Peltsch
As the winner of the election, the CDU leader wants to form a new federal government by Easter. In view of US President Trump's policies, an independent European defense capability is a "top priority." However, the coalition talks will be difficult.
By Till Hoppe
Germany has voted. The winner is the conservative CDU/CSU. We asked China observers on Sunday evening about the implications for relations between Berlin and Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Eventful days lie ahead for Italy's judiciary. The ECJ is deciding on the migration centers in Albania, and judges and public prosecutors want to strike over a planned judicial reform. This week in Rome will therefore be a fundamental one.
By Almut Siefert
Vladimir Putin's regime has so far successfully averted the consequences of Western sanctions against Russian energy trade. China and India play a key role in this. However, European customers also continue to fill Russia's coffers.
By Viktor Funk
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as well as the threatened levies on cars, chips and pharmaceuticals are causing great concern not only outside the USA. There is also resistance within the country itself, as someone else could end up benefiting. Europe, for example.
By Redaktion Table
How should Germany position itself in the rivalry between the United States and China? Which political factions would be best suited to shape relations with the People's Republic? Michael Schumann from China-Brücke and political scientist Andreas Fulda represent two sides of the China debate in Germany. Here, they share their perspectives.
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Next week, the EU Commission will present its Clean Industrial Deal, a plan to make Europe's industry greener and competitive at the same time. The first details have now emerged from a draft of the plan. Including: social leasing.
By Lukas Knigge
In his inaugural speech, the new US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright cited the German energy transition as a cautionary example. However, the figures he cited are largely incorrect, not very conclusive and incomplete, as our fact check shows.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Possible punitive tariffs on microchips from Taiwan would cost US consumers dearly. Nevertheless, the threats from Washington are having an effect: Taiwan has announced new investments in the USA.
By David Demes
