The Foreign Subsidies Regulation gives Brussels the power to launch investigations into subsidies. The EU regulatory authorities can impose fines, suspend tenders or prevent state takeovers altogether. Beijing now sees this as a trade barrier.
By Amelie Richter
The city of Shanghai wants to allow the establishment of foreign-owned hospitals. It is the first Chinese city to push ahead with such plans since the central government laid the foundations for them.
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While China has exported the most cars worldwide in the last two years, export growth could cool down this year.
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Soon it will be that time again. Official China comes to a standstill while its billion-strong population heads home – on the world's largest voluntary migration.
By Marcel Grzanna
European companies continue to relocate business functions to China to cut costs or to be able to adapt to the wishes of local customers. However, according to a report by the EU Chamber of Commerce, they are also increasingly doing so for other reasons.
By Jörn Petring
In order to promote domestic consumption, even more old consumer goods are to be exchanged for new ones, including dishwashers and rice cookers.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwan accuses the freighter "Shunxing39" of destroying an undersea cable. China and the shipping company have now rejected the accusations.
By Emily Kossak
Drone expert Zhang Daibing has died at the age of 47. The cause is still unclear.
By Emily Kossak
Is China overtaking the USA in the development of modern fighter jets? Test flights of two new jets are making experts sit up and take notice. But many details remain unclear.
By Jörn Petring
