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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
Olaf Scholz
An automated driverless train manufactured by Siemens is displayed at a trade fair in Berlin on September 22. Europe led in technology in the 1970s but has stagnated since 1990, missing both the IT and AI revolutions. Photo: AFP
European Union

As I see it | The EU is its own worst enemy

From industrial decline and debt woes to political polarisation, Europe’s crisis is home-grown – and blaming China won’t fix it.

China consumption

China’s hotel room rates disappoint during ‘golden week’ despite tourism boom

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SCMP Highlights

Chinese emperor’s tomb mystery, US F-35s join Indian drills: 7 highlights

Crime

Suspect arrested in Germany after 2 officials killed in routine firearms check

Bavarian police breach home with explosives after 60-year-old gunman barricades himself for hours.

Police special forces at the scene following the shootings on Thursday. Photo: dpa
Britain

UK signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme

British PM Andy Burnham is in Berlin for talks focused primarily on security, including the launch of a new partnership aimed at hybrid threats.

China-Japan relations

How expanded Japan-US military drills could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan

This year’s Keen Sword exercise will feature US and Japanese forces deploying mobile missile systems to Yonaguni Island near Taiwan.

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China-EU relations

US, EU forge ‘multilateral coalition’ against China’s industrial surge

As US rallies most G20 members to pressure Beijing on overcapacity, experts warn China could retaliate.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks at the G20 Trade Ministerial Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 1. Photo: AFP
Yuan

China’s central bank slams currency manipulation claims as EU trade talks begin

The bank said China did not need to devalue the yuan to boost exports – and those accusing it of doing so were ‘dodging accountability’.

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European Union

Macroscope | French debt just one driver of fears over euro-zone’s future

China has exploited the EU’s ineffective integration while Japanese bond investors fear the financial consequences of reform failures.

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China’s private sector

How Puma fits into Chinese sportswear maker Anta’s plan to unlock global growth

Puma joins a growing stable of international brands as Anta builds a multi-brand platform aimed at capturing different consumer segments.

Anta’s multi-brand portfolio continues to capture faster-growing categories and consumer segments, according to a report. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Germany relations

Exclusive | German President Steinmeier targets China trip as Berlin sharpens trade stance

Trip coincides with Merz’s Asia tour as Berlin and Paris advocate new EU mechanism to exclude rule-breaking trade partners.

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An expected trip to China by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be watched closely for clues to the state of the relationship between the two countries. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply

Observers on both sides are braced for more turbulence – and mainly hope Beijing and Brussels can avoid a full-blown trade conflict.

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Science

China’s thorium-229 nuclear clock beats Vienna’s on stability, studies show

Chinese and European teams in ‘fierce but friendly’ competition to develop the next-generation timepieces.

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China-EU relations

Last chance saloon: EU presses China for a sign to prove trade talks can work

Brussels hopes Chinese commerce ministry will agree to modest ‘proof-of-concept’ arrangement at top-level meetings in Beijing.

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The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic is heading to China for intensive discussions with his counterpart in Beijing. Photo: EPA
China-EU relations

Germany joins France in call for China trade defences

The leaders of the EU’s two largest economies jointly support new trade defences as risks of China trade war grow.

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: DPA
India

‘A show of strength’: US F-35 stealth jets join Indian air drills

Joint drills offer New Delhi a glimpse of fifth-generation US air power, though analysts say Washington is keeping its top tech under wraps.

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China-EU relations

France, Germany seek new EU weapon to instantly cut off market access for China

Strategy laid out in joint paper and letter to EU chief signed by the leaders of the two largest members of the bloc and seen by the SCMP.

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US-China trade war

Most G20 trade ministers reject US call for capacity curbs, China says

Ministry of Commerce says issue was ‘highly controversial’ at G20 trade meeting last week, contrasting with US statement.

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A photograph taken on April 18, 2024, shows BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

Merz and Zelensky were due to meet as Germany and Ukraine neared a deal for a new package of military support worth more than US$1 billion.

China-Africa relations

China, Africa boost law enforcement ties in crackdown on cross-border cybercrime

Police cooperation allows Beijing to expand its security role without formal alliances or a large military footprint, observers say.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | The surprising history of beer in China, from li to Tsingtao

From ancient China’s fermented grain drink li to the founding of Tsingtao Brewery, China has a long history of brewing.

Bottles of beer dating from 1903 to 1916 on show at the Tsingtao Brewery Museum in Qingdao, in China’s Shandong Province. Photo: Picture Alliance via Getty Images
European Union

G7 nations agree to release diesel and oil stocks after Trump pressure

The decision came after a warning from Washington that failure to act could lead to a US ban on diesel exports.

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Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Streamwood, Illinois, United States, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade

United States Trade Representative confirms recommendations must go through a legal process before implementation of new economic initiative.

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United States

EU to hold emergency talks on soaring diesel as US piles on pressure

Washington demands allies tap reserves as high energy costs threaten Republicans in the coming midterms.

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US-China relations

Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadors

The arrival of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang in the US following the Xi-Trump summit in Washington continues a Chinese diplomatic tradition.

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Giant panda Fu Shuang, pictured before his relocation from Chengdu in China to Atlanta in the US. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit

Jamieson Greer proposes new global framework that will encourage countries to strengthen trade barriers against steel imports.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the new global “Milwaukee Framework” will help tackle excess steel production capacity. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

Ties between Beijing and Brussels on the brink ahead of make-or-break October

The mood in Brussels is hardening and Europe’s actions in coming weeks could set the course of EU-China relations for years to come.

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China-EU relations

Beijing criticises push for European Section 301-style tool to counter China

Ministry of Commerce says such a move would ‘seriously damage mutual trust’, affect broader economic and trade cooperation.

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