The possibility of Chinese investors taking over struggling VW plants is causing a stir in Germany. China does not have the best reputation when it comes to workers' rights. German trade unions and works councils, however, value Chinese investors.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Donald Trump threatens to take control of the Panama Canal. One of his fears is that the Canal could fall into Chinese hands. Panamanian professor Alonso E. Illueca explains what the population thinks about this and what Chinese investments have to do with it.
By Angela Köckritz
China is becoming a superpower of the elderly. But can a country of the elderly remain a superpower in the long term? In a desperate attempt to counter the demographic crisis, the leadership is resorting to unconventional methods.
By Angela Köckritz
Georgia's pro-Russian government appears to have abandoned its original EU course for good. However, it does not want to rely on Russia as a long-term partner. The country is also cooperating with China and is becoming increasingly dependent on Beijing, warns one expert.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU warns that the business sentiment of Chinese companies suffers from unequal treatment. Nevertheless, the majority expect trade and economic relations between China and the EU to continue to develop positively.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Saturday, Turgunjan Alawdun was elected the fourth president of the World Uyghur Congress. The 58-year-old says that the Chinese offered him a lot of money for his withdrawal. But instead he remained firm and accepted the consequences for himself and his family.
By Marcel Grzanna
Ursula von der Leyen has assigned the previous lightweight dossier of international partnerships to the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade. Prague is only partially satisfied with von der Leyen's decision. However, the designated Commissioner sees things differently. Above all, he is now to give the BRI competition Global Gateway more momentum.
By Redaktion Table
China armed itself against the economic downturn with a comprehensive package of measures. What may sound good is half-hearted and does not get to the root of the problems. Risks are once again being pushed into the future.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's stock markets are at rock bottom, and the property market is in a deep crisis, forcing banks and investors to flee to the government bond market. But trouble now looms there as well.
By Jörn Petring
China's economy is not getting off the ground. More and more sections of the population are becoming disgruntled – to the point of protesting.
By Felix Lee
