This is what is known about the cases
Bad Homburg, Düsseldorf, Dresden: German authorities arrest four suspected spies for China. What we know about the cases. The most important things at a glance Within a few days, German authorities arrested four Germans who are said to have spied for China. Who are the accused? What are they accused of – and how does […]
Spying for China? AfD comments on the arrest of Krah employees
After the arrest of an employee of Maximilian Krah for suspected Chinese espionage, the AfD is also alarmed. An AfD spokesman has described reports of the arrest of an employee of AfD MEP Maximilian Krah as “very worrying”. “As we currently have no further information about the case, we have to wait for further investigations […]
“These are the bitter lessons”
Olaf Scholz faces a difficult balancing act in China. The German economy and politicians have great expectations of the Chancellor, as Green Party politician Deborah Düring explains in an interview. China is both a strategic rival and an important trading partner for Germany. On the one hand, Chinese President Xi Jinping supports Vladimir Putin’s war […]
Middle East escalation overshadows Scholz’s visit to China
The news of the Iranian attack on Israel reached Chancellor Scholz in the air – halfway from Berlin to Chongqing. The impact on his trip to China is still unclear. The start of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s (SPD) three-day visit to China was overshadowed by Iranian air strikes on Israel. On Sunday night, halfway through his […]
Scholz arrived in China for a three-day visit
Three days, three cities and lots of difficult topics: Chancellor Scholz has landed and is embarking on his second trip to China, which is likely to be a balancing act for him. At the start of his three-day trip to China, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz landed on Sunday morning in the megacity Chongqing, which, with […]
News blog | Report: Moscow is calling up more reservists than usual
Russia appears to be calling in more reservists than usual for exercises. Ukrainian soldiers receive a rest. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Report: Russia calls up more reservists for exercises 11.30 p.m.: The Russian military is calling up more reservists than usual for its annual exercises […]
Scholz relies on China, the Kremlin on an old agreement
While the war in Ukraine has become a bloody everyday occurrence, international efforts for peace are increasing. Chancellor Scholz wants to bring China on board, Moscow is relying on old solutions. The federal government wants to enhance the Ukraine peace summit planned for mid-June by representing as many states as possible, including Russia-friendly states. The […]
Scholz visits China: between rivalry and partnership
The Chancellor is taking a lot of time for his second visit to China. But there is also a lot to discuss, from the Ukraine conflict to threats against Taiwan to subsidized electric cars. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has never paid so much attention to a single country in one trip. He will be in China […]
Scholz under pressure before trip to China
Chancellor Scholz is being warned from several quarters to speak plainly to China. Criticism of his attitude towards Beijing comes from the CDU. Foreign politicians from the Union and the Greens called on Chancellor OIaf Scholz (SPD) to speak critically towards the Chinese government before a trip to China. The “increasingly violent threats against Taiwan, […]
News blog | Ukraine: Damaged Russian aircraft factory
Dead and injured after Russian rocket attack on Odessa 7:33 p.m.: According to official figures, at least four people were killed and seven others injured in Russian rocket attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. The region’s military governor, Oleh Kiper, said on his Telegram channel that a ten-year-old girl was among those killed. […]
