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
The National Security Law could put Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai behind bars for the rest of his life. On the 93rd day of the trial, he has his say for the first time.
By Marcel Grzanna
A market research survey revealed that the US manufacturer sold significantly fewer iPhones for the Chinese holiday than in the previous year. Its competitor Huawei, of all companies, recorded an increase.
By Manuel Liu
High-level bilateral talks between Xi and Western heads of government dominated the headlines at the APEC summit and the G20 meeting. However, the really important results for Beijing were achieved by China in the Global South. Xi presented himself as a stable trading partner.
By Manuel Liu
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two addressed key issues such as the war in Ukraine and joint trade. Taiwan and the EV tariffs were also discussed.
By Amelie Richter
Another former employee of the Chinese securities regulator CSRC has disappeared. According to the business magazine Caixin, he is being investigated for corruption.
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The incident is reminiscent of a similar event in 2023, when the Baltic Connector between Finland and Estonia was damaged.
By Amelie Richter
According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is planning to make China more accountable for access to the European market with stricter regulations for clean technologies.
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The ban will come into force one day after publication in the Official Journal and will initially apply for three years. The Xinjiang region in particular will come under the spotlight as a result of the ban.
By Amelie Richter
