Taiwanese military personnel have once again been convicted of espionage. The case is a prime example of Beijing's intensified espionage activities on the island.
By Manuel Changming Liu
China's influence on research and education has also occupied the negotiators in Berlin. One of their proposals for a coalition agreement is to strengthen China research.
By Amelie Richter
Profits in the Chinese industry fell slightly in the first two months of the year. This is the third year of declining profits. This is seen as a sign of the ongoing difficulty of post-pandemic recovery.
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Retreats, wellness products and spiritual accessories are rapidly becoming status symbols in China. Foreign brands also want to get in on the multi-million dollar market.
By Fabian Peltsch
Despite poor business sentiment, European investments in China grew to almost EUR 10 billion last year – once again with German companies driving growth. This reveals a fundamental discrepancy between how politics and business define de-risking.
By Leonardo Pape
US President Donald Trump is considering offering China a small reduction in tariffs to secure a deal over the Chinese company TikTok. The deadline for a sale will likely be extended.
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China’s government has launched a new tip-off channel for the public to report suspected supporters of Taiwan’s government. Taiwan's President Lai recently warned of increased Chinese influence in Taiwan. In response, Taiwan expelled three Chinese influencers who held permanent residency on the island.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s leadership is continuing its international economic charm offensive at the Boao Forum in Hainan Province. Earlier this week, Chinese officials had already invited global corporate leaders to a two-day summit.
By Leonardo Pape
The CDU/CSU (Union) and SPD aim to make German industry strong and competitive. But how can Germany hold its ground against China in key areas like electric mobility and microelectronics? The draft from the coalition's working group on economic affairs leaves some questions unanswered.
By Leonardo Pape
The Chinese telecom equipment supplier Huawei is under suspicion of corruption, casting a spotlight on the lobbying efforts of Chinese tech companies in Europe and fueling calls for the exclusion of Huawei and others.
By Marcel Grzanna
