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Berlin eyes zero-Covid policy with concern
The German government looks with concern at the consequences of China’s zero-Covid policy. “If China continues to be affected by lockdowns, new supply bottlenecks and a slowdown in world trade are possible,” according to the monthly report of the Ministry of Economics published on Friday. The forecast for German foreign trade in the coming months […] continue reading →
Exports weaken – imports from Russia rise
China’s export growth has declined as expected. In April, the increase was only 3.9 percent, as the General Administration of Customs announced on Monday. It was the lowest figure since the first Covid year in 2020, up from 14.7 percent in March. However, economists had firmly expected weaker figures following the lockdowns in Shanghai and […] continue reading →
US arms delivery to Taiwan delayed
The war in Ukraine has negatively impacted Taiwan’s defense capabilities. As the government in Taipei announced on Monday, the shipment of the first batch of US weapons for national defense will be delayed. The howitzer artillery system, expected for 2023, will reportedly not be delivered until 2026. As the South China Morning Post reported on […] continue reading →
India’s balancing act between Moscow, Beijing and the West
India, like China, rejects Western sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Modi made that clear during a visit to Berlin. But their mutual rejection does not make the world's two most populous states friends. On the contrary, there is no end in sight to the tensions. continue reading →
Ukraine demands China’s aid
Ukraine invokes a 2013 agreement under which China promised to help it in the event of an attack or nuclear threat. That eventuality has now materialized, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told Chinese state media on Saturday. “At present, Ukraine is looking into the possibility of obtaining security guarantees from permanent members of the UN […] continue reading →
Politburo promises economic stimulus package
The party leadership considers issuing stimulus packages to prevent the economy from slowing down too much after all. “The COVID-19 and Ukraine crises bring risks and challenges,” state news agency Xinhua quoted a Politburo statement as saying on Friday. China reportedly will lend a helping hand to industry, as well as small firms. It will […] continue reading →
Drone manufacturer DJI suspends business in Russia
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has announced the temporary suspension of all business operations in Russia and Ukraine. “DJI is internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions,” the global leader said in a statement. As a result, business in the two countries will be temporarily suspended. The company did not cite the sanctions against Russia. DJI […] continue reading →
EU and US denounce disinformation in Ukraine crisis
The European Union and the United States have criticized China for allegedly spreading “disinformation” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and warned that quiet support for Moscow would not be without consequences. “[Chinese] state media has parroted the Kremlin’s lies, and conspiracy theories, including absurd claims that Ukraine and NATO and the EU pose a security […] continue reading →
US Deputy Secretary warns against support for Moscow
During her visit to Brussels, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman again warned China against providing “material support” to Russia. Beijing has seen what the West has imposed in terms of sanctions and export controls, Sherman said at an online event hosted by Brussels-based think tank Friends of Europe. “That should give them [the […] continue reading →