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The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade is dealing with two key trade issues this week: the ongoing negotiations with India and the tariff disputes with the USA.
By Amelie Richter
China pays its contributions to the United Nations (UN) with a significant delay. The payment morale is at odds with Beijing's claim to a central role within the UN.
By Marcel Grzanna
A delegation from the US House of Representatives is visiting Beijing for the first time in almost six years. The parliamentarians held out the prospect of "more frequent visits and more robust conversation."
By Leonardo Pape
A super typhoon brings air traffic in Hong Kong to a standstill. Hundreds of flights are canceled between Tuesday and Thursday.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's authorities want to curb online content that they believe promotes violent or hostile sentiments in society. This also includes pessimistic comments about the weakening economy.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU's free trade agreement with Indonesia sends out a signal, says economist Max Zenglein. Discussions about economic dependencies on China are also taking place in Southeast Asia.
By Leonardo Pape
China's central bank is unimpressed by the interest rate cut in the USA. They want to focus exclusively on domestic indicators.
By Marcel Grzanna
TikTok is at a geopolitical crossroads: an alleged deal between Trump and Xi could bring the app under the control of tech oligarchs in the US, while China continues to control the algorithm. Whoever determines the data and content in future could not only shape trends, but also influence public opinion and political realities.
By Amelie Richter and Fabian Peltsch