While the US national debt is growing rapidly, the confidence of foreign investors is waning. Is the US facing a turning point in its financial sustainability? Yu Yongding, former President of the China Society of World Economics and Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, ponders this question.
By Redaktion Table
Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, announced an investigation into whether TikTok adequately protects children's privacy. In the UK, social media has been obliged to filter out harmful material on its platforms since last year.
By Emily Kossak
The bubble tea brand Mixue celebrated a successful Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. The company has already overtaken competitors such as Starbucks and McDonald's.
By Emily Kossak
The Philippines seem to be spared from the Trump administration's foreign policy blows: The defense agreement between the Philippines and the US remains unchanged, says the Philippine ambassador to the US.
By Emily Kossak
Two years before the next Party Congress, potential candidates for the new Politburo are being positioned. Powerful friends, experience in the provinces and absolute loyalty to party leader Xi are important. The candidates give an indication of future political priorities.
By Andreas Landwehr
The exchange of blows between Trump and Zelenskiy has also made waves in China – state media talk about a crisis of confidence within the West. On social networks, the mood fluctuates between mockery and unexpected respect.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following Trump's announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing threatens to take countermeasures. Beijing declared the accusation of fentanyl smuggling to be unfounded.
By Fabian Peltsch
For fear of data leaks and arrests, China advises its top AI researchers not to travel to the USA. Those who do travel must report their plans and submit a report on their return.
By Fabian Peltsch
Toyota is the world's largest car manufacturer. However, things are no longer going quite as smoothly in the Chinese market as they are for its German competitor, Volkswagen. With targeted strategies and long-term plans, the Japanese manufacturer wants to regain market share.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Although it might look like it at first glance, it's definitely not just for kids: The animation movie Ne Zha 2 is currently setting the box office buzzing in China. Johnny Erling took a closer look at the hype surrounding the rebellious devil boy.
By Redaktion Table
