
BusinessSCMPFrance 24hindustan-times+2danasvijesti-me4h ago5 sources China Targets Lowest Economic Growth Since 1991 Amid Multiple Challenges
Beijing aims for its lowest economic growth target since 1991 as it seeks to reshape its economy while grappling with issues like weak consumption, population decline, a real estate crisis, global trade tensions, and an energy crisis due to the Iran war.

Maximal 5 Prozent: China senkt Wachstumsziel auf niedrigsten Wert seit 30 Jahren
Die Regierung in Peking spürt einen „wirtschaftlichen Abwärtsdrück“, auch wegen des Handelskriegs mit den USA. Ministerpräsident Li Qiang wählt deutliche Worte.

Amerika u par mjeseci eliminisala dva kineska saveznika: Zašto Peking ne reaguje?
Američki predsjednik Donald Tramp u kratkom roku uklonio je dvojicu najbližih saveznika Pekinga: venecuelanskog predsjednika Nikolasa Madura i iranskog vrhovnog vođu Alija Hamneija.

Chinas pragmatische Rechnung im Iran
Die Partnerschaft zwischen Peking und Teheran ist in den vergangenen Jahren immer enger geworden. Nun eilt Peking seinem Freund im Nahen Osten aber nicht zur Hilfe. Warum sollte es auch?

Worldberlingskedelo20-minuten+1balkan-web2d ago4 sources Trump's War in Iran: Duration and Objectives
Donald Trump outlined four objectives for the US campaign in Iran, stating it was projected to last four to five weeks but could extend much longer. Slovenia's 'Delo' newspaper also discusses Trump's 'risky war of his own choosing' in Iran.

U Teheranu ubijen kineski državljanin
NAKON što je u Teheranu ubijen kineski državljanin, Peking je pozvao sve svoje državljane u Iranu da napuste zemlju "što je prije moguće", potvrdila je glasnogovornica kineskog ministarstva vanjskih…

China entices Taiwanese youth with subsidized trips to mainland China
Beijing is encouraging Taiwanese youth to visit mainland China by covering travel and accommodation costs, using these trips as a 'soft influence' tool to sway young Taiwanese residents.

Merz in Peking: Die große China-Kluft
Was taugt die deutsche China-Strategie? Nach der ersten China-Reise des Kanzlers ist es Zeit für ein Zwischenfazit.

AUDIO-BRIEFING «WIRTSCHAFT» - Nvidia unter Druck, Merz in Peking und KI-Offensive der Adecco Gruppe
Das Wichtigste aus der Wirtschaft – sachlich, auf den Punkt: Dieses Audio-Briefing filtert und verdichtet aktuelle Wirtschaftsartikel.

Politicsfazdelola-vanguardia+2straits-timesnews24-sa8d ago5 sources Merz demands a “fairer” relationship with Germany from China
Xi Jinping, aware of European anxiety about Trump, presents China as a stable alternative and assures that he supports an “independent and self-sufficient” Europe.

Rise of 'Chinamaxxing' Trend Among Young Americans on Social Media
A new social media phenomenon called 'Chinamaxxing' has emerged, featuring young Americans adopting elements reminiscent of historical Chinese culture, such as drinking warm water and wearing specific attire.

PoliticsnzzDWmorgunbladid+1il-sole-24-ore8d ago4 sources Merz in China: German chancellor, Xi seek more cooperation
Friedrich Merz said he saw a "great opportunity" for the industrial exporters, while Xi Jinping called for "enhanced strategic cooperation." China has been courting Western leaders amid Trump's trade tensions.

BusinessAl Jazeerajutarnji-listDaily Sabah8d ago3 sources Merz kineskom premijeru: Njemačka želi dublju i pravedniju ekonomsku suradnju s Kinom
Kina i Njemačka žele produbiti suradnju, izjavili su u srijedu u Pekingu njemački kancelar Friedrich Merz i kineski premijer Li Qiang, na početku Merzova posjeta čiji je cilj ponovno uspostaviti veze

Merz-Reise nach Peking: Wo es beim Handel mit Peking hakt
Bei seinem Antrittsbesuch in Peking geht es Bundeskanzler Merz vor allem um die Stärkung der Wirtschaftsbeziehungen. Auch China hat daran ein Interesse, macht es Deutschland aber nicht gerade einfach.

Zwischen China-Schock oder Charme-Offensive: Merz versucht in Peking das Unmögliche
Der deutsche Kanzler fliegt mit einer großen Wirtschaftsdelegation nach Peking. Vor ihm machten bereits der kanadische und britische Amtskollege ihre Aufwartungen

Mihail Hodorkovszkij: A Nyugat nem érti Putyint, Kína viszont megfojthatná, de még nem akarja
Oroszország egykor leggazdagabb embere az is lmagyarázza, hogyan kellene Európának felkészülnie Putyin halálára, és mit kell érteni azon, hogy Trump közel áll Moszkvához. A pekingi Csinghua Egyetem e

IShowSpeed's Influence Shifts Youth Perception of China
A Peking correspondent reports that IShowSpeed's actions have significantly influenced how young people perceive China, leading to a new perspective on the country.

Trump's Strategy in Iran and Impact on China's Allies
US President Donald Trump has quickly removed two of Beijing's closest allies, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This raises questions about the differing goals of Trump and Netanyahu in Iran and the future of their alliance.

Croatian analyst discusses Russia and China's 'betrayal' of Iran
Croatian foreign policy analyst Tonči Tadić stated that Russia and China have 'betrayed' Tehran, as a nuclear Iran is not in their interest.

Kina profitira od rata SAD i Izraela protiv Irana?
Kina oštro osuđuje ubistvo iranskog vođe i paralelno gradi savez protiv SAD. Cilj Pekinga je zaštita energetskih resursa i globalnog uticaja dok svet balansira na ivici nove geopolitičke krize.

‘Military ventures bring long-term decline’: How Beijing views the Iran crisis
Wang Dong, professor at the School of International Studies at Peking University, shares a perspective on how the attack on Iran by the U.S.

Kina otvoreno stala uz Iran: "Podržavamo vašu odbranu, Amerika i Izrael namjerno podstiču rat"
Kineski ministar vanjskih poslova Wang Yi poručio je iranskom kolegi tokom telefonskog razgovora u ponedjeljak da Peking podržava Teheran u odbrani od američko-izraelskih napada, dok se ratni sukobi…

Kina najveći gubitnik Trampovog napada na Iran
Administracija američkog predsjednika Donalda Trampa je, u manje od dva mjeseca, eliminisala dvojicu najbližih saveznika Pekinga i time ugrozila kinesko snabdijevanje naftom.

China's Bureaucratic Success and New Five-Year Plan
Beijing is set to approve a new Five-Year Plan, with observers noting the unexpected success of China's planned economy, attributed to a unique reward system for its bureaucrats.

Dass Deutschlands Firmen in China ins Hintertreffen geraten sind, haben sie auch selbst verschuldet
Bei seinem Peking-Besuch hat der deutsche Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zahlreiche Klagepunkte vorgebracht. Diese sind nicht unberechtigt, aber etwas wohlfeil.

Merz Softens Criticism of China During Economic Visit
German politician Friedrich Merz, previously critical of Beijing's power ambitions, has adopted a more conciliatory tone during his visit to China, praising its industrial policy.

Politicsbloombergder-standard8d ago2 sources German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing, Discusses Airbus Deal
German Chancellor Merz is on an inaugural visit to Beijing, where China plans to purchase 120 Airbus aircraft. His visit continues with a stop at Siemens.

Chinamaxxing Trend: Young Americans Orienting Towards China
A new social media phenomenon called 'Chinamaxxing' is emerging, where young Americans are seen adopting elements of Chinese culture and lifestyle, sparking discussions about China's soft power.

Politicsaktuality-skiefimerida8d ago2 sources German Chancellor Merz Calls for Fair Cooperation in China
During his visit to China, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for fair cooperation and strengthening economic ties at the European level, while Beijing called for the protection of global trade.

KOMMENTAR - Chinas technologische Dominanz bleibt eine Fata Morgana
Alle Jahre wieder beschwört Peking die technologische Wachablösung. Doch der Beginn des Jahres 2026 zeigt nüchterner denn je: China bleibt die Fabrik der Welt, nicht ihr Architekt. Wahre Innovation en

Antrittsbesuch in Peking: Warum Merz nach China reist
Kanzler Merz startet zu seiner ersten China-Reise - ein Antrittsbesuch, der nicht einfach werden dürfte. Im Fokus stehen faire Wettbewerbsregeln für deutsche Unternehmen, seltene Erden und der Krieg i

German Chancellor Merz to Address 'Unpleasant Topics' in Beijing
German Chancellor Merz is set to visit China, where he will address 'unpleasant topics', acknowledging that the Asian power has shifted from a core of German success to a major competitor.

China Becomes Germany's Largest Trading Partner
China has surpassed other nations to become Germany's most significant trading partner, with Germany importing considerably more from Beijing than it exports, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

Tramp je za kratko vreme uklonio dva saveznika Kine: Zašto je Peking vrlo malo uradio povodom toga?
Predsednik SAD Donald Tramp je brzo, jednog za drugim, uklonio dva najbliža saveznika Pekinga - predsednika Venecuele Nikolasa Madura i vrhovnog vođu Irana Alija Hamneija.

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?
Beijing has built military capacity and strengthened political resolve but needs to project a more credible deterrence as it steps up unification with Taiwan over the next five years, according to a mainland Chinese policy adviser.
Li Yihu, dean of the Taiwan Research Institute at Peking University, said the reunification process would enter an “accelerated phase” in the next five years and the mainland needed to do more to communicate an understanding of what he said was the inevitability of...

US Eliminates Chinese Allies in Venezuela and Iran, Beijing Responds Rhetorically
The US has reportedly eliminated leaders in Venezuela and Iran, both allies of China. Beijing has responded only rhetorically, prioritizing pragmatic relations with Washington and its own interests.

Worldrzeczpospolitaluxemburger-wort2d ago2 sources China drängt Iran im Konflikt zu Schutz der Straße von Hormus
Die katarischen Gasexporte und andere Energielieferungen durch die Straße von Hormus sind stillgelegt. Das soll sich nach Willen Pekings ändern.

WorldwsjThe Guardiannzz+11tagesschaule-figaroirozhlasla-repubblicamorgunbladidforbeshvghinduil-sole-24-oreluxemburger-wortnaftemporiki3d ago14 sources The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos
How the US-Israeli war against Iran exploded into a regional conflict, as Tehran retaliated with strikes across the Middle East
US-Israel war on Iran – live updates
A US-Israeli war against Iran…

Trump's Actions Impact China's Oil Supply by Targeting Allies
US military actions against Venezuela and Iran have eliminated two key Chinese oil suppliers, threatening approximately 15% of China's oil imports and posing a risk to Beijing's economic growth.

Paralympics: Guide Elisabeth Aigner sagt für Winterspiele ab
Veronika Aigner, die in Peking 2022 zwei Goldmedaillen gewonnen hatte, hofft auf ein Antreten in Cortina mit einem anderen Guide

Peking odporúča Číňanom v Izraeli zvýšiť ostražitosť a pripraviť sa na evakuáciu
Čína vyzýva svojich občanov v Izraeli na maximálnu ostražitosť a pripravenosť na núdzové situácie. Odporúča obmedziť cesty a poznať najbližšie kryty.

German Politician Merz Calls for Fairer Trade Relations with China
Friedrich Merz, a German politician, has urged China to establish a more equitable relationship with Germany. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping positions China as a stable alternative for Europe, emphasizing support for an 'independent and self-sufficient' continent.

German Chancellor Seeks 'Reset' in Relations with China
During the German Chancellor's visit to Beijing, Xi Jinping promised market opening, but concerns about trade imbalance and dependence on strategic raw materials persist for the German economy.

German Chancellor Merz seeks to expand relations with China while reducing dependence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to reduce Germany's dependence on China while simultaneously expanding economic and diplomatic ties with the world's second-largest economy, announcing intensive dialogue during his visit to Beijing.

China-Experte Mühlhahn: „Peking zielt nicht darauf ab, die USA abzulösen“
Bundeskanzler Merz ist China eingetroffen. Klaus Mühlhahn ist einer der führenden Kenner des Landes. Er erklärt im Interview, was Peking von Deutschland hält, wie mächtig Xi Jinping ist – und wie viel
Keli Holiday Sets First North America Tour
Holiday is the solo project of Adam Hyde, one half of the electronic duo Peking Duk. And he’s heading north with hits in his pocket.

Merz reist nach China: Was den Kurzbesuch in Peking so schwierig macht
Neun Monate hat sich Merz Zeit gelassen, ehe er nun zum ersten Mal nach China fliegt. Das gegenseitige Misstrauen ist groß – die gegenseitige Abhängigkeit aber auch.

Western Leaders Engage with China Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
As the global order undergoes changes, Western leaders are increasingly turning their attention to China, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz scheduled to visit Beijing next.

Friedrich Merz on Mission to Beijing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected in China, facing the complex mission of strengthening the EU while simultaneously representing German economic interests.