A new study from China finds an unexpected link between family-planning policy and financial crime in family businesses.
By Christian Domke Seidel
No other company captured the gold-rush fever in China’s real estate sector quite like Xu Jiayin. As of Monday, the stock-market fairy tale of his Evergrande Group is over.
By Jörn Petring
The suspect allegedly worked for a civilian contractor to the US Department of Defense at a military base in Germany. He is accused of repeatedly offering information to Chinese authorities.
By Angela Köckritz
The original contract had triggered close scrutiny by the German federal government and warnings from the European wind industry.
By Marcel Grzanna
The number of coal-fired power plants in China keeps rising. Even so, coal consumption fell in the first half of the year as power plant utilization declined.
By Nico Beckert
A recent New York Times investigation shows the extent of the Chinese consulate’s efforts to sway New York City’s mayoral race.
By Angela Köckritz
Beijing is further tightening its control over the supply of rare earths. On Friday it published a catalog of legal provisions for the quota system. Analysts say the measures signal a further squeeze on supply.
By Manuel Liu
China is willing to take part in potential peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, according to EU diplomatic circles. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently opposed China serving as a security guarantor in the event of a cease-fire.
By Ning Wang
Three close confidants of Xi Jinping have been removed from key positions in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Chinese Communist Party (CCP) expert Willy Lam explains in an interview why he believes the party’s internal balance of power is shifting.
By David Demes
