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China is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population of more than 1.4 billion.

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People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.

Antony Blinken at the 12th ASEAN-US Summit on October 11, 2024.

Antony Blinken at the 12th ASEAN-US Summit on October 11, 2024.

US condemns China's 'dangerous' South China Sea activities

Blinken told the ASEAN leaders that the US will continue to support freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Two panda cubs at Berlin Zoo lying on a white blanket. Undated photo released on October 9, 2024.

Two panda cubs at Berlin Zoo lying on a white blanket. Undated photo released on October 9, 2024.

Germany: Panda cubs at Berlin Zoo open eyes

Berlin Zoo says the panda twins born in August have opened their eyes for the first time and will soon be on display.

President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of Taiwan

President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of Taiwan

Taiwan celebrates national day amid threat from China

Beijing has no right to represent Taipei, Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te said, vowing to preserve democracy.

ASEAN leaders lock hands at the summit in Laos

ASEAN leaders lock hands at the summit in Laos

ASEAN summit: EU seeks to build bridges in Southeast Asia

The EU is investing billions into Southeast Asia, and European officials will use the summit in Laos to deepen ties.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan is not 'subordinate' to China, Lai says

President Lai Ching-te, who assumed office in May, made the remarks on Taiwan's National Day.

Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel

Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel

Tensions over South China Sea dominate ASEAN summit in Laos

Rising tensions between China and the Philippines will be one of the top issues discussed at the ASEAN summit.

Russian and Chinese flags

Russian and Chinese flags

Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears

The move to tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas comes after an increase in suspected espionage cases.

The Taiwan Marines Special Force during a anti-invasion drill in Kinmen Island

The Taiwan Marines Special Force during a anti-invasion drill in Kinmen Island

Most Taiwanese would defend island against China, poll finds

More than two-thirds of Taiwanese people would be willing to fight a Chinese invasion of their island, a survey found.

The CEO of an AI startup stands laughing in the backyard of his company in Berlin.

The CEO of an AI startup stands laughing in the backyard of his company in Berlin.

Making it in Germany: AI expert Han Xiao

Han Xiao is an AI expert who has set up his own IT firm in Berlin. Born in China, he has a keen eye for what it takes to succeed in the German capital.

Illustration shows European flags at the Berlaymont which houses the headquarters of the European Commission

Illustration shows European flags at the Berlaymont which houses the headquarters of the European Commission

EU to launch WTO challenge against China's brandy squeeze

The decision appeared to be retaliatory, after the EU slapped more import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

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DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Angola caught in tug-of-war between US and China

US President Joe Biden's first trip to Africa trip would have taken him to Angola. The trip was canceled at the last minute. But did the planned trip to southern African country come into focus on the eve of a US election have anything to do with the clash of US-China interests? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to political analyst Edmilson Angelo.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2016 BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2016 BRICS Summit

Can India navigate a China-dominated BRICS?

A notable commonality among BRICS members is their economic ties with China. So, where does this leave India?

The Beijing Stock Exchange

The Beijing Stock Exchange

China 'confident' of hitting economic goals

Beijing has nixed investors' hopes it would announce more stimulus measures.

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard close to the site of an explosion outside the Karachi airport on October 6, 2024

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard close to the site of an explosion outside the Karachi airport on October 6, 2024

Pakistan: What is behind attacks on Chinese nationals?

A massive blast outside Karachi's international airport has killed two Chinese nationals.

President Yoon of South Korea and President Marcos of the Philippines

President Yoon of South Korea and President Marcos of the Philippines

Philippines, S. Korea boost ties amid threats from neighbors

The decision came after increasing security threats from China and North Korea.

A VW ID.3 model is being manufactured at the company's plant in Zwickau in eastern Germany

A VW ID.3 model is being manufactured at the company's plant in Zwickau in eastern Germany

Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?

China's economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.

A view of rows of electric cars waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer NO.1," a vessel intended to export Chinese automobiles

A view of rows of electric cars waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer NO.1," a vessel intended to export Chinese automobiles

Could new EU tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?

Europe has voted to raise tariffs on electric cars from China by up to 35%. China has threatened to retaliate — will it?

A man looks through binoculars at the horizon, from the deck of a military frigate at sea

A man looks through binoculars at the horizon, from the deck of a military frigate at sea

German frigate completes passage through South China Sea

The voyage of the military ship has signaled Germany's increased military presence in the Indo-Pacific. DW was on board.

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DW Dokumentationen | Tibet

Tibet, the Dalai Lama and the struggle with China — Part 2

The 14th Dalai Lama is 89 years old. The question of who will succeed him has sparked a power struggle between India and

A US-made howitzer fires during a 2022 military drill in Taiwan

A US-made howitzer fires during a 2022 military drill in Taiwan

US-Taiwan aid package a signal to China ahead of election?

Although aiding Taiwan enjoys bipartisan support, there are concerns over changes under a potential Trump presidency.

Tsering Lamo tends to her sheep at their sheep shed in Chushul

Tsering Lamo tends to her sheep at their sheep shed in Chushul

How India-China border tensions affect Ladakh nomads

As Ladakh nomads' traditional way of life hangs in the balance, what solutions exist to safeguard their rights?

An electric car in China

An electric car in China

EU greenlights tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles

Germany strongly opposes the tariffs amid fears of a trade war with China. Beijing called the move "protectionist."

Young people work in a Chinese clothing factory

Young people work in a Chinese clothing factory

China to raise retirement age amid demographic crisis

With fewer working age people to support pensions, China is set to gradually raise its retirement age.

A man shows our journalist around the syringe factory he works in

A man shows our journalist around the syringe factory he works in

Harris vs. Trump: Competing tariff plans on China imports

Harris and Trump would continue to target Chinese products with tariffs. But there are differences.

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REV — The Auto & Mobility Show

Chinese electric vehicles are shaking up the global market — how will America respond?

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MADE Sendungslogo 02.10.24 ENG

Money rules the world — MADE

Money rules — when it comes to politics and poverty, and also when it goes digital.

A plane docked at the Leipzig/Halle airport at night

A plane docked at the Leipzig/Halle airport at night

Germany arrests Chinese national on suspicion of spying

She has been accused of passing on information about the transport of military equipment to another suspected agent.

A Shanghai police car

A Shanghai police car

China: Fatal stabbing at Shanghai supermarket

At least three people have died and over a dozen were wounded after a knife attack in southwest Shanghai.

Taiwan Marines Special Force during a anti-invasion drill in Kinmen island

Taiwan Marines Special Force during a anti-invasion drill in Kinmen island

Biden approves $567 million in defense support for Taiwan

It marks the latest attempt by Washington to boost the island's military in the face of rising tensions with China.

Giant panda Shin Shin eats bamboo at Ueno Zoo

Giant panda Shin Shin eats bamboo at Ueno Zoo

Fans bid farewell to Tokyo pandas before return to China

Over 2,000 people lined up outside of the zoo hours before the final appearance of pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin.

Major General Yu Zhong, chief of the China Coast Guard, salutes during Pacific Patrol 2024, a joint Russian-Chinese coast guard exercise

Major General Yu Zhong, chief of the China Coast Guard, salutes during Pacific Patrol 2024, a joint Russian-Chinese coast guard exercise

Is NATO's Indo-Pacific strategy the right approach?

The Western security alliance's goal to work more closely with its Asian partners still has a long way to go.

Chinese Coast Guard boats at sea

Chinese Coast Guard boats at sea

China holds drills near disputed South China Sea reef

Chinese naval and air forces have held maneuvers in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

Pro-democracy activists hold a yellow umbrella and flags that read "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now"

Pro-democracy activists hold a yellow umbrella and flags that read "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now"

Hong Kong protests: Little remains of Umbrella Movement

The yellow umbrellas symbolized Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement but Beijing's tight grip has put an end to that.

A grainy image of a Chinese lunar probe

A grainy image of a Chinese lunar probe

Decoding China: Beijing's 'moon diplomacy'

As Beijing continues to expand its space program, lunar samples are a way to reach out to other countries.

Das stille Verschwinden - Teil 1

Das stille Verschwinden - Teil 1

Tibet, the Dalai Lama and the power struggle with China

The question of succession of the Dalai Lama has become part of a power struggle between China and India.

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Thailand | Straßenhändler | Durian Früchte

A spiky delicacy from Malaysia gets trade boost from China

Malaysia, one of the world's biggest producers of the durian fruit, stands to profit from higher exports to China.

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Western companies invest in Uzbekistan

As Uzbekistan seeks to reduce its dependance on Moscow, Western countries are eager to invest in the country.

A satellite photo of the Wuchang shipyard in China on September 25

A satellite photo of the Wuchang shipyard in China on September 25

Chinese nuclear submarine sank during construction, US says

The Zhou-class attack submarine is China's newest nuclear submarine

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Thumbnail Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

The US are considering a ban of Chinese self-driving car technology. WHY?

A picture of Turkish President and the President of Sudan Omar Al-Bashir (C) tour in Port Sudan

A picture of Turkish President and the President of Sudan Omar Al-Bashir (C) tour in Port Sudan

How Turkey is competing with China for influence in Africa

Turkey increases its engagement in Africa, but finding a role among dominant players China and Russia is difficult.

Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief of Stand News, leaves Wanchai Law Court on bail in August

Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief of Stand News, leaves Wanchai Law Court on bail in August

Hong Kong: Stand News editor sentenced to 21 months in jail

The landmark sedition case is seen as a barometer for press freedom in Hong Kong.

New York | US-Präsident Joe Biden trifft Präsident To Lam aus Vietnam

New York | US-Präsident Joe Biden trifft Präsident To Lam aus Vietnam

China on the agenda as Vietnam's leader meets Joe Biden

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party Chief To Lam is trying to position his country between the US and China.

Ships sailing near China on August 16

Ships sailing near China on August 16

Japan sends warship into Taiwan Strait for first time

Japan's media said that Tokyo sent a warship to patrol the Taiwan Strait, which China claims to hold jurisdiction over.

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses a gathering after taking his oath of office

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses a gathering after taking his oath of office

Will a new president shift Sri Lanka's foreign policy?

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to maintain a delicate balance in relations with both India and China.

Military vehicles carrying DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missiles travel past Tiananmen Square in China

Military vehicles carrying DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missiles travel past Tiananmen Square in China

China test-fires ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

Australia has asked for an explanation of the ICBM test, while Japan claims it did not receive a warning from China.

An illustration showing how Chinese cars are looking to increase market share in the EU

An illustration showing how Chinese cars are looking to increase market share in the EU

EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports

Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China, the impasse over tariffs on Chinese EVs threatens to escalate.

Republican candidate Donald Trump leaves a car

Republican candidate Donald Trump leaves a car

Donald Trump win would hit German exports: institute

The US Republican presidential candidate's tariff plans on exports from abroad could cost the German economy dearly.

Commanders of the security forces stand behind as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses a gathering

Commanders of the security forces stand behind as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses a gathering

Sri Lanka: Can Anura Dissanayake revive a struggling nation?

Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, must lead the nation out of its worst economic crisis in decades.

A workers meeting at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg with workers and management facing it off

A workers meeting at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg with workers and management facing it off

Volkswagen's crisis: How can Europe's car industry survive?

While Europe's carmakers mull factory closures their Chinese rivals want to set up shop here. What's going wrong?