Even if the US Security Advisor's visit to China did not yield any surprising statements or decisions: The tone of the public statements was noticeably more constructive. However, it remains to be seen whether relations will change.
By Christiane Kuehl
The status of marriage as a traditional institution has suffered greatly in China. Especially educated women question the point of marriage. The government is trying to counter this by promoting traditional family models.
By Fabian Peltsch
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.
By Eric Bonse
Until recently, the left-wing alliance NFP celebrated itself as the winner of the parliamentary elections in France. However, the left-wing forces are now so divided that a split is imminent. This would be a success for President Macron's calculations.
By Claire Stam
The German state of Thuringia leads the country in reducing CO2 emissions and expanding renewables. The main reasons for this are the end of East Germany, good framework conditions, political will and massive electricity imports. However, climate action is not a priority for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Christian Democrats (CDU), the front-runners in the upcoming election.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new UN report warns of dramatically rising sea levels. Hundreds of millions of people are at risk. Above all, the existence of the Pacific island states is jeopardized. The economic damage is already estimated to be in the billions, and the first resettlement agreements have been signed.
By Nico Beckert
The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese video game about the monkey king Sun Wukong has only been on the market for a few days – and has already broken records. It is a rare soft power success that players around the world are so enthusiastic about it.
By Jörn Petring
China's state-owned car companies are not selling enough New Energy Vehicles (NEV). The Communist Party changed the rules to increase the willingness to invest. This has dramatic consequences for the market, which is already characterized by overcapacity.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Canada's 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs are part of a global trend to fend off imports. The goal is to force Chinese manufacturers to produce locally, such as in the EU. The strategy already looks successful.
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