An attempt to vote out one-fifth of the members of parliament in Taiwan has failed. Supporters of the vote wanted to send a message to China.
By David Demes
In recent years, China's industrial policy has led to massive overcapacity in key sectors such as electric cars, solar cells, and robotics. The reason for this is a centrally controlled subsidy model under which local governments want to build up their own “champions” – often all in the same industries, as Hong Kong economist Heiwai Tang explains.
By Julia Fiedler
China's Minister of Commerce, He Lifeng, will travel to Stockholm for talks on a possible extension of the tariff deadline that will expire on August 12.
By Ning Wang
The leadership in Beijing now sees the price war that has erupted in many sectors as a problem and wants to take countermeasures. In the end, EU leaders are taking home more than they expected from the EU-China summit.
By Manuel Changming Liu and Till Hoppe
In recent years, local governments in China have invested heavily in computing infrastructure. At least 7,000 data centers have been licensed to date. Economic planners in Beijing, however, now want to limit growth.
By Leonardo Pape
Yet another food scandal has rocked China: Over 200 children from Gansu have been hospitalized with lead poisoning. It's not just because the authorities are turning a blind eye.
By Emily Kossak
JD.com wants to take over the German electronics retailer Saturn and Media Markt. The German parent company Ceconomy confirms advanced negotiations with the online giant from China.
By Ning Wang
The imperial lakes around Zhongnanhai and the picturesque seaside resort of Beidaihe are the seats of Chinese power. It is here that Xi Jinping meets with his closest confidants to make decisions that are then merely rubber-stamped at party conferences. A closer examination of the history of these places reveals some German influences.
By Johnny Erling
