Beijing and Taipei are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of their Imperial Palace Museums with special exhibitions this week. To coincide with the split commemoration and before the start of the book “fair,” Rainer Kloubert’s large volume of stories is being published: “Forbidden City – Forbidden Land? Signs in the Middle Kingdom.”
By Johnny Erling
Chinese vacationers spent less on average during this year’s eight-day “Golden Week” than they have in three years. However, the number of long-distance trips increased.
By Julia Fiedler
The southern Indian metropolis of Bangalore (now known as Bengaluru) has become one of the most important tech hubs in the world. Like Shenzhen, the location could combine technological innovation and industrial production at the highest level.
By Angela Köckritz
Beijing threatens the UK with retaliation if Chinese institutions fall under the new law against foreign influence. London’s cautious approach towards China is increasingly attracting criticism.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU is criticizing the EU rules on restricting steel imports. The EU Commission wants to allow a maximum of 18.3 million tons of duty-free steel imports into the European Union in future.
By Leonardo Pape
The EU Commission is hosting the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels from Thursday to strengthen its global infrastructure strategy. Despite a packed program with international guests, participation from the EU member states remains low.
By Amelie Richter
BMW and Mercedes report significant sales losses in China. There is a self-confident tone in Chinese reporting. Industry expert Beatrix Keim advises German manufacturers to enter into development cooperations with Chinese companies.
By Julia Fiedler
