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Michael Radunski

Michael Radunski Published: May 6th, 2024

Indo-Pacific: Why Beijing is annoyed by Germany’s frigate deployment

The German frigate “Baden-Wuerttemberg” has yet to embark on its mission in the Indo-Pacific. However, China has warned the German government about the “Baden-Wurttemberg” possibly sailing through the Taiwan Strait.China has always respected the right to freedom of navigation, but firmly rejects any country provoking and threatening China’s sovereignty and security in the name of […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 29th, 2024

30.04.2024_Editorial

New details in the case of suspected spy Jian G. emerge almost daily. And every detail raises new questions: Were signs overlooked in the past? Why was Jian G. able to operate unchecked for years?Marcel Grzanna takes a look ahead – and explores the question of what the proper approach to cooperation with researchers and […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 29th, 2024

Study: Chinese customers are more open to electric vehicles

Interest in EVs is greater in China than in Germany or the USA, according to a study by the market research institute Kantar. The study found that 80 percent of respondents in China were in favor of purchasing a fully electric vehicles in the next five years, twice as high a proportion as in Germany […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 29th, 2024

Xi travels to France, Serbia and Hungary

Xi Jinping will travel to France, Hungary and Serbia at the beginning of May. As the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced in Beijing on Monday, the party and state leader will visit the countries from May 5 to 10. No further details on the exact itinerary were given. Nevertheless, the route is clear: Xi will be […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 25th, 2024

‘BMW is still the most talked about brand in China’

Many foreign car manufacturers in China are under enormous pressure. How is the China business for BMW going?  It’s a very competitive market. But if you look at the BMW numbers, we had a very successful year. We grew by more than 5 percent last year, actually slightly ahead of the market. And this year we […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 22nd, 2024

23.04.2024_Editorial

The week starts with a bang: Three Germans have been arrested. The charge: spying for the Chinese intelligence service. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk has taken a closer look at the case and provides several details – on the current background and how the Chinese espionage system operates in Germany.Thomas R., Ina F., and Herwig F. allegedly spied […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 22nd, 2024

China’s military spending rises to 296 billion US dollars

China spent approximately 296 billion US dollars on its military last year, an increase of 6.0 percent compared to the previous year. This is according to a new report by the Stockholm-based peace research institute SIPRI published on Monday. This means that China has the second-highest military spending in the world.The US is the undisputed […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 22nd, 2024

Overcapacity and EV price war will intensify

China’s car market is enormous and highly competitive. Chinese and foreign manufacturers constantly try to attract customers with new models and hefty discounts. This competition will become even fiercer in the promising field of electric cars. Above all, overcapacity is becoming a problem.China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) stated on Monday that more than […]

Michael Radunski Published: April 22nd, 2024

Maldives strengthen pro-China course

President Mohamed Muizzu’s party has won a landslide victory in the Maldives. Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) won 70 out of 93 seats in the parliamentary elections and will be able to control parliament. The victory also vindicates Muizzu’s pro-China stance.The 45-year-old has been President of the Maldives for a few months now and has […]