Temu and Shein have to raise their prices – due to a new tariff measure by the US government. A decree by President Trump is now closing an important trade loophole for cheap imports from China. Online retailers are calling for purchases before the deadline.
By Amelie Richter
The Trump administration is toughening its stance on China's tech industry: AI company DeepSeek is to be cut off from access to US technology. Chip giant Nvidia is also the target of a congressional investigation.
By Amelie Richter
The surge in exports and the growing independence of Chinese industry pose major challenges for European companies. The latest report from the European Chamber of Commerce sheds light on the effects and the EU's reactions to this development.
By Amelie Richter
As Chairman of the EU Military Committee, Robert Brieger advises Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas. The aim is for Europe to be able to defend itself by the end of the decade, says the general from Austria in an interview with Stephan Israel. The Commission has presented the necessary instruments for this with the ReArm Europe rearmament program.
By Stephan Israel
The national statistics office has presented key economic numbers for the first quarter. Gross domestic product rose more sharply than expected. However, the pace of growth is likely to slow considerably in the coming quarters.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Two Chinese citizens who fought on Russia's side in Ukraine report in Kyiv about questionable recruitment, financial enticements and mistreatment by Russian military officers. Ukraine has contacted Beijing diplomatically.
By Amelie Richter
Corruption and factional fighting are widespread in China's armed forces. Now the second-highest official in the People's Liberation Army may have been overthrown. How far can Xi trust his military?
By Andreas Landwehr
Neither the US nor China are backing down in the trade war. The Chinese leadership is using US dependencies on critical minerals as leverage. China's huge holdings of US government bonds also offer a target. However, a move away from the US dollar would harbor major risks for China.
By Jörn Petring
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority found no conclusive evidence that the Yi Peng 3 had deliberately damaged two data cables in the Baltic Sea. The probe continues – under difficult conditions and without China's cooperation.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Changming Liu
