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The latest breaking news and stories on Germany, a country in northern Europe known as a federal republic, and the world’s fourth largest economy. Also covering Germany’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on Germany’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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The building known as the Eagle’s Nest built is seen on fire in the Bavarian Alps on Saturday. Photo: Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden via AP
Adolf Hitler

German man detained after fire wrecks Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat

Firefighters battled to put out flames at the former guest house for top Nazi officials, high up in the Bavarian Alps.

European Union

Chasing Gothic Lolita demand, Japanese businesses expand to Europe

China-EU relations

Europe considers new quotas and tariffs to stem Chinese imports

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Artificial intelligence

Jensen Huang pushes AI in energy-rich Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears

Nvidia CEO calls for the Central Asian nation to transform its ‘energy into intelligence’, as he continues global ‘sovereign AI’ crusade.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers his keynote speech at the company’s GPU Technology Conference in Berlin on Wednesday. Photo: AP
European Union

As I see it | Why jaw-jaw is the best route EU leaders can take right now

Amid a proxy war with Russia, growing acrimony with the US and roiling protests at home, it is madness for European leaders to pick a trade fight with China.

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China trade

Could Europe’s cost-of-living protests sharpen EU-China trade tensions?

Unrest over economic hardship could strengthen calls to protect industry and jobs, though direct impact on trade talks is uncertain.

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China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU mulls sanctions reprieve for Chinese fabric-maker accused of aiding Russia

Beijing offers to remove restrictions on a German supplier to chipmaking giant ASML in exchange for the EU delisting Chinese firm Yusha.

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EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
European Union

Opinion | Europe still has no clear goal on China

A Europe that gives China its price list and the US its autonomy can only buy small concessions, leaving its ‘kill switch’ unused.

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China-EU relations

Who blinked first? Fragile EU-China trade peace sparks new war of words

As European officials flag more trade restrictions, Beijing bristles at the idea it can be pushed into yielding to Brussels’ demands.

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France

How France’s unrest is driving borrowing costs to levels unseen in decades

Riots, political deadlock and a looming ratings review are fuelling concerns over the country’s fiscal outlook and growth.

A fire is seen with the Eiffel Tower in the background during a demonstration in Paris on Saturday. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Why Chinese pundits say France’s riots could reshape European politics

Protests stem from falling competitiveness with an eroded middle class, providing ‘fertile ground’ for polarisation, observers say.

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French riot police officers stand in front of a fire as clashes erupted at Place de la Republique in central Paris on Sunday. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Germany wants to avoid China trade war despite EU ‘kill switch’: Merz

German chancellor says Beijing must address bloc’s concerns over subsidies and overcapacity, as Brussels prepares new trade powers.

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Mainland China

Opinion | As the world moves towards ‘fractalisation’, China could be the new leader

China has all the signs of world-topping national strength but whether other countries accept its leadership will depend on what’s on offer.

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Artificial intelligence

Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI

The conference, focusing on sovereign AI, automation and infrastructure, comes days after Jensen Huang’s meeting with German Chancellor.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a doorstep after attending the AI Ecosystem Reception in Tokyo, Japan, earlier this year. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

As I see it | Britain’s ban on pro-Palestinian author Sally Rooney makes it a laughing stock

When Western governments try to suppress protests against Israel’s alleged genocide, readers end up with the censorship of leading authors like Rooney.

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Irish author Sally Rooney’s books are displayed at a bookshop in London on October 15. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan readies Martian moon mission to uncover origins of life

The uncrewed Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe could also help lay the groundwork for eventual human exploration.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Germany, France harden ‘Made in Europe’ stance, pressuring China’s auto sector

To qualify for public subsidies, a new proposal from Paris and Berlin says foreign automakers must shift manufacturing and R&D to the EU.

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European Union

European delegates walk out on Russian finance minister at IMF summit

Nearly a dozen delegates left the room when Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov began ⁠speaking at the steering ⁠committee meeting.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attends a cabinet ministers meeting in Moscow on September 24. Photo: Sputnik / Reuters
China-EU relations

China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat

Latest flare-up suggests danger of trade war between two of the world’s three biggest economies has far from de-escalated.

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US-China relations

Americans favour China more than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report

New study finds Americans have ‘very cold view’ of Russia, while their opinion of China remains more negative than positive.

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Ukraine war

Zelensky asks EU for extra $79 billion to sustain Ukraine’s war effort

Kyiv warns annual wartime costs will hit US$174 billion as European leaders debate tapping frozen Russian assets to bridge funding shortfall.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a news conference at the European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday, as EU leaders gather to discuss defence support and regional security. Photo: EPA
Science

China’s R&D spending grows by 8.2% as US seeks further funding cuts

China’s research and experimental development spending crossed 3.9 trillion yuan in 2025, National Bureau of Statistics data shows.

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The corporate sector drove the bulk of China’s R&D investment in 2025, with enterprise spending accounting for over 77 per cent of the total. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
China-EU relations

EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDP

This week: EU leaders support tough trade defences amid a flood of Chinese imports, China’s September exports jump 36.3 per cent and Apple Intelligence nears mainland debut. Next week: China posts third-quarter GDP numbers, Apec finance ministers meet in Hong Kong, runners tackle Beijing Marathon and more.

China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU open to creating ‘kill switch’ weapon to kick Chinese firms out of market

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also floats safeguards as member states back two-track strategy to tackle China shock.

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European Union

EU leaders clash over budget as Marine Le Pen’s shadow hangs over Brussels

The summit hits an initial impasse as Germany leads fiscal hardliners against calls for fresh spending, with 2027 French election looming.

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend an EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance

Brussels is revving the engines and ready to accelerate a crackdown on Chinese trade practices after Beijing responds to its threats.

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China has agreed to limit its hybrid car exports to the European Union to 350,000 a year. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing empire expands oil interests, turning heads in market

Deal for Canadian oil producer runs counter to global pivot to clean energy but makes sense as a buffer, analysts say.

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Hong Kong property

How Jardine Matheson’s shop sale reflects Hong Kong retail property’s struggles

British conglomerate sells Causeway Bay asset at a discount – after holding the property for more than 50 years.

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