Some citizens of the Asian giant view the president’s trip to Beijing with suspicion, while others consider the meeting with Xi Jinping a positive step
A Hangzhou judges declares illegal the termination of the contract of an employee whose job was replaced with large language models
Aside from short-term fixes, several countries in the region are reviving old projects to overcome the Hormuz blockade
The Chinese artist and activist, who has just opened the retrospective ‘Aftershock’ at the MAXXI museum in L’Aquila, argues that restrictions on expression are not only a problem of autocracies but also permeate Western democracies
The Bengali author says that climate change is a problem that must be addressed collectively, which is a challenge when we live in an increasingly individualistic world
Three dismissed members warn EL PAÍS that the Republican is trying to take control of an institution protected by law: ‘This is unprecedented’
The Italian-American economist defends a progressive coalition of countries to address current problems, and says there is going to be a global realignment as pushback for Trump’s actions
The former foreign minister, who brought the Greens into government, points out that Europe must prepare for the end of American protection: ‘We’ll see if NATO survives’
A German foundation is taking the pulse of the region, which has become the main stage for the power struggle between the two superpowers
Automakers endured a disastrous 2025, marked by steep profit declines and multibillion‑dollar losses, with Chinese manufacturers standing as the only exception. The outlook points to a tough 2026.
Beijing hopes its bid to position itself as a pillar of stability will be strengthened by missteps in the Iran war
The US space agency is already assembling an SLS rocket and an Orion capsule to launch the next mission in 2027. The lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin are prototypes that are years behind schedule
The United States is tightening the negotiating rope, weakening Iran’s position and increasing Chinese pressure on the regime. But putting this into practice will not be easy
The Chinese and Spanish leaders made a show of unity in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they met Tuesday to reinforce economic and diplomatic ties at a time of heightened tension with the US
Washington’s military bases in Europe are key to its security. Several laws significantly restrict the Republican’s room for maneuver to withdraw from the Alliance
Beijing aims to send astronauts to the Moon before 2030 and establish a base there in cooperation with Russia within the next decade. NASA, which has accelerated its lunar efforts with the Artemis program, considers it its ‘greatest competitor’
The Roscosmos agency is delaying its attempt to explore the lunar surface with robots for another year, after its failure in 2023. The initiative seeks to establish ‘sovereign Russian territories on its surface’
Global light pollution is increasing, but in large areas of the planet, such as Europe, it is decreasing due to technological maturity and environmental awareness
The railway line linking the Chinese capital and Pyongyang has reopened after being suspended for six years. Most passengers can only travel as far as the border between the two countries
A series of setbacks reveals a ceiling on Washington’s military and economic power, exposing effective mechanisms for resisting its attacks
EL PAÍS visits New York’s manufacturing industry to speak with one of the sectors most affected by the Republican president’s tariffs
The shift in US trade policy leaves winners and losers: American families bear the burden of spending; the economy holds firm while global alliances are reshaped
An association is collecting signatures for an independence referendum in the country’s conservative stronghold
The justices will decide whether to resolve the case based solely on the Immigration Act or analyze the interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s nationality clause
NASA technicians reported several minor incidents after the launch of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years
The head of the world’s largest investment firm, with a total of $14 trillion in assets under management, also noted that ‘Spain is a beacon of hope for Europe’ in an exclusive interview with EL PAÍS
Having never been tested with astronauts, the space capsule’s heat shield and life support system are raising concerns after problems were detected in the unmanned Artemis 1 mission
