China has lifted the sanctions against Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer. He has criticized that some of China's sanctions are still in place.
By Emily Kossak
Earthquakes, floods and landslides hit China hard in the first half of 2025. The government promises more relief and warns of further extreme weather events.
By Fabian Peltsch
The foreign ministers of the SCO members met in Tianjin on Tuesday ahead of the summit in late August. Xi Jinping also met with the Russian Foreign Minister.
By Emily Kossak
The relationship between Brussels and Beijing is marked by mistrust. China's raw materials policy exposes Europe's dependencies and Beijing's willingness to use them as leverage for its own interests. A strategic industrial policy is now required from Europe. After all, access to the EU market must be used strategically and wisely.
By Sabrina Schulz
Chinese customers complain about portable batteries exploding or bursting into flames. Products from the ROMOSS Group are particularly affected.
By Emily Kossak
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Beijing on Monday for the first time since 2020. He sent conciliatory tones to the Chinese government, but warned against restrictive trade measures.
By Emily Kossak
China's designer figure Labubu is just the tip of the iceberg of a new Chinese pop culture. Their cute aesthetics satisfy a longing for emotional retreat in complex times.. This is also understood abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
The People's Republic wants to boost the economy with subsidies for household appliances. This leads to the purchase of more economical air conditioning systems - and significantly reduces energy consumption and electricity costs, according to a study.
By Nico Beckert
The debt burden of local governments in China is so heavy that it threatens the stability of the entire economy. The Cologne Institute for Economic Research sees far-reaching reforms as the only way to prevent the system from collapsing
By Ning Wang
