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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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Berlin
Head of State
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Head of Government
Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz
A person stands in front of the Brandenburg Gate, where flowers, candles, and personal messages have been left following the attack on Saturday. Photo: dpa
Crime

Germany releases second suspect in deadly Berlin Pride parade attack

The first suspect, a 21-year-old man with a ‌record of Islamist ‌extremist activity, was shot dead on Sunday.

LGBTQ

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police after day-long manhunt

China-EU relations

Why did China put a Polish university on its European dual-use export blacklist?

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Crime

Were the German courts too soft on Chinese members of drug rape network?

The sentencing of four men to up to 14 years in prison has highlighted a very different approach to justice compared with China.

A Chinese doctor, pictured covering his face, has been jailed for five years by a Berlin court over aiding and abetting aggravated rape and sexual coercion. Photo: AP
LGBTQ

German police hunt man with Islamist ties after 1 killed at Berlin Pride parade

A woman died and at least 16 were injured when a van drove into a crowd celebrating at the festival’s closing party.

Japan

Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet

The three nations launched the programme in 2022 to deploy the fighter jet from 2035, amid an increasingly tense global security environment.

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Aviation accidents

2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Germany

One body was recovered from inside the plane, while the second was found after hours of searching.

The wreckage of a plane is lodged in the roof of a house in Ganderkesee, Germany, on Saturday. Photo: dpa
China trade

Beijing to upgrade railway freight services to Europe

Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently.

China-EU relations

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Banking & finance

HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to Allianz

Allianz is set to buy the bank’s Singapore insurance arm, entering a 15-year distribution pact as HSBC streamlines its global operations.

The logo of insurer Allianz SE. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry

Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment.

A mock-up of the GCAP fighter jet on display at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in Farnborough, Britain, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war

US senators clash over scope of Chinese connected-vehicle ban

Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of US Senate Committee on Commerce, warns substantial revisions will be needed before bill can become law.

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Crime

Man arrested after fatal stabbing at bank in Germany

Special forces officers wearing chain mail entered the building and detained the suspect.

China-EU relations

EU push to remove Huawei, ZTE gear will cost 3 times official estimate: report

GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly three times more than European Commission has suggested.

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Huawei Technologies’ logo at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai last week. Photo: Reuters
Austria

Hitler’s birthplace reopens as a police station to deter neo-Nazis

Following a years-long legal saga and redesign, Austria aims to erase the building’s allure for pilgrimages.

Police officers outside the building where Adolf Hitler was born. Photo: Reuters
Science

China fires up powerful particle accelerator to unlock secrets of atoms

Facility in country’s south will help scientists answer some of the biggest questions in nuclear physics, according to its chief designer.

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Defence

Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter project

Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions.

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Crime

Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail

The man was suspected of killing six welfare workers at a shelter for mothers last month.

A memorial service on July 1 for those killed in a shooting at a youth centre in Stade on June 29. The suspect in the shooting killed himself in prison on Tuesday. Photo: dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry.

Britain

China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister

Li said strengthening dialogue and cooperation between ⁠China and the UK will benefit ‌the nations and ‘inject stability into global ‌peace’.

China-EU relations

Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined

Brussels is increasingly determined to ensure core industries survive if confrontation with Beijing proves unavoidable.

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Some in Brussels believe the trade war is already under way. Photo: Shutterstock
China-EU relations

France, Germany put up united front against China’s economic ‘challenges’

Both nations call on Brussels to strengthen its defences as EU adds US$1.14 billion a day to its China trade shortfall, while losing jobs.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive for a press conference at Schloss Augustusburg in Bruehl, Germany on July 17. Photo: Reuters
European Union

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested after 131kg of ketamine disguised as sugar cubes found in air cargo

Hong Kong customs intercepts cargo from Germany with help from mainland authorities, finding pails containing drugs worth about HK$51 million.

Energy

Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain

Power lines have failed to keep pace with renewable energy adoption, creating bottlenecks and forcing operators to curtail generation.

EnBW’s ‘He Dreiht’ offshore wind farm, in the North Sea near Germany, on July 10. Photo: dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launch

The Chinese electric car brand debuted its new SUV at a splashy ceremony in Munich, as it announced its intention to ‘put down roots in Europe’.

The Xpeng L03 is displayed at a launch event for the new SUV in Munich, Germany. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Europe’s carmakers plan a comeback – powered by EU policies and Chinese tech

New regulations will help EU produce electric vehicles at a price point to match China, but European job losses would be among trade-offs.

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Ukraine war

Is Europe’s anti-missile move with Ukraine ‘insurance’ against unpredictable US?

Europe is ‘quietly planning for the day it might have to stand on its own’ while aligning with US calls to do more on defence, analysts say.

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