COP29 revealed just how deep the rift is between developed and developing countries. One thing is clear: the climate process will become less dominated by the US and the EU in future – and will be shaped more by China and the various interests of the BRICS countries.
By Amelie Richter
The debt of local governments has reached a level comparable to Greece's debt of 150 percent of GDP at the height of the euro crisis in 2010. Beijing could learn a thing or two from how the EU handled the situation.
By Amelie Richter
Due to the gloomy economic outlook, many consumers in the People's Republic are cutting back on their spending. Online retailer PDD now feels the effects.
By Manuel Liu
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced a series of political measures to boost Chinese foreign trade. This is the Ministry's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of over 60 percent on all Chinese goods.
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China's Ministry of Defense has blamed the USA's Taiwan policy for the fact that a meeting between China's Defense Minister Dong Jun and his US counterpart in Laos did not take place.
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Since 2023, China has been conducting a campaign to combat telecommunications scams – in Myanmar. Now, more than 1,000 people have been arrested in a raid.
By Manuel Liu
The fact that the People's Republic can copy anything – sometimes better or worse – is a source of many gags these days. If it were simply a matter of physical counterfeiting, it would not be particularly dangerous. However, Beijing increasingly focuses on other counterfeit goods that change the world and facts.
By Redaktion Table
Hong Kong's government feels vindicated by the verdicts in the Hong Kong 47 case. Nevertheless, the city's security minister is considering an appeal in order to obtain longer prison sentences in individual cases.
By Marcel Grzanna
An influential commission is calling on the US Congress to revoke the preferential status that was promised in 2000 before China joined the WTO. It would be one of the most aggressive measures taken by the USA to date.
By Manuel Liu
