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Starting with the new school year, more than ten million preschool children will be exempt from paying education fees. In cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, the reductions are more substantial than in less affluent regions.
By Ning Wang
The brutal bullying case of a 14-year-old student has sparked fierce protests in Jiangyou, western China, which were suppressed by security forces. Beneath the outrage lies a deeper well of social discontent.
By Fabian Kretschmer and Manuel Liu
As tensions with the US continue to rise, Indian Prime Minister Modi is visiting China for the first time in seven years. His attendance at the SCO summit could signal a potential geopolitical realignment in Asia.
By Amelie Richter
China and Japan had only recently begun to cautiously move closer together. Now, with the anniversary of the end of World War II, nationalist sentiments are flaring up once again in both countries.
By Leonardo Pape
US Senator Tom Cotton is calling for an investigation into the China ties of Intel’s CEO, focusing on previous investments and potential risks to national security.
By Amelie Richter
Trade diversions from China to the euro area as a result of US tariffs could also have an impact on the labor market. In its monthly report, the ECB warns of “significant challenges.”
By Ning Wang
Li is accused of having illegally accepting property worth over eight million euros. He was previously general manager of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation.
By Emily Kossak
The espionage trial against former Krah employee Jian G. reveals the AfD's views on China. One sinologist argues that the party has ideological similarities with the Communist Party. And yet he sees opportunism at work above all.
By Rebecca Ricker
The Chinese government plans to promote the country's industrialization and curb excessive competition. To this end, it has drawn up new guidelines.
By Emily Kossak