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The Chinese Communist Party will probably have more than 100 million members for the first time towards the end of the year. Nevertheless, the membership numbers of people under 30 are shrinking.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Monday, Hong Kong celebrated the 27th anniversary of its return to the People's Republic of China. However, the population's desire to join in the celebrations was limited. They had left the city in droves in the run-up to the event.
By Marcel Grzanna
Estonia's 47-year-old head of government is regarded as the "Iron Lady" of the North. Not least because of her unrelenting stance towards Russia, many NATO allies consider her the right choice for the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
By Amelie Richter
Italian customs have seized tons of raw materials for the production of synthetic drugs from China. Two Chinese citizens were arrested in the Netherlands.
By Fabian Peltsch
A recent ECFR study outlines scenarios for possible de-risking strategies in the cleantech sector. This is particularly significant because climate risks also play a role. For example, the risks associated with doing business with China are lower for solar energy than for electric cars.
By Christiane Kuehl
Outside the public eye, a Chinese spaceship has been orbiting Earth for around 200 days. It has many potential peaceful applications – but the spacecraft could also be a satellite killer.
By Jörn Petring
China's second-largest airport, Shanghai-Pudong, will receive a third terminal and a fifth runway. Once completed, the airport will be able to handle 130 million passengers a year.
By Felix Lee
Beijing has already made it clear in the past that it has the upper hand when it comes to rare earths. Now, China is tightening regulations.
By Felix Lee