China is making its presence felt at the Frankfurt Book Fair – but behind the glittering volumes lies an ailing industry. The five-volume work by state and party leader Xi, who has overtaken all his predecessors, does nothing to change this.
By Johnny Erling
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on China to take responsibility for a peace agreement in Ukraine, but has also offered broader cooperation. Wadephul also wants to address the export restrictions on rare earths in Beijing.
By Leonardo Pape
The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur provides a stage for global leadership meetings. However, internal coordination on trade issues is likely to become even more difficult with Trump’s visit. The agenda also includes updating the ASEAN-China trade agreement.
By Leonardo Pape
The fourth plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party has come to an end in Beijing. A final declaration reaffirms the party leadership’s intentions to modernize industry and promote technological independence.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s “anti-corruption czar” Zhang Shengmin is to replace General He Weidong, who was ousted last week over corruption allegations. Zhang remained unaffected by investigations into former units.
By Julia Fiedler
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul next week, shortly before the start of the APEC summit. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also plans to hold talks with Xi.
By Amelie Richter
Ahead of new trade talks, the US is threatening not only new punitive tariffs against China, but also further restrictions on chip software. In doing so, they are targeting perhaps the most sensitive area of China’s semiconductor industry.
By Jörn Petring and Leonardo Pape
A new report accuses China and Russia of trying to cut funding for UN human rights projects over the years. According to the report, both states wanted to use the budget process to weaken the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
By Amelie Richter
