On "Victory Day," the Communist Party is promoting international cooperation and peace – of all things – with a military parade. Yet the display mainly reveals China’s drive to project technological and political power.
By Leonardo Pape
Chipmaker Cambricon is reporting solid profits for the first time. The company has been on the US Entity List for nearly three years, yet its success could provide a crucial boost for China’s tech industry.
By Jörn Petring
China is already the largest buyer of Russian raw materials. The volumes are set to increase further even before construction of the new “Power of Siberia 2” pipeline has begun.
By Leonardo Pape
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of Beijing’s military parade. It remained unclear on Tuesday whether he would also hold a bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese environmental lawyer Zhang Jingjing has spent decades helping communities around the world hold corporations accountable for pollution and human rights violations.
By Amelie Richter
Shanghai’s stock exchange started the new week on solid footing. Shares of internet giant Alibaba jumped 17%.
By Marcel Grzanna
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to attend Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing as a guest. It will be Kim’s first participation in a major multilateral diplomatic event.
By Marcel Grzanna