The son of former Politburo member Liu He is under suspicion of corruption. This means that his reform-minded father could also get into trouble.
By Marcel Grzanna
Using massive subsidies, China is building a national data center network. However, the flagship company DeepSeek exposes the limits of investment-driven industrial policy.
By Leonardo Pape
Trump's tariffs are sending stock prices in Shanghai and Hong Kong tumbling. Initial reactions in Beijing indicate that the government is getting nervous. It is worried about the sentiment of its investors and consumers, which it urgently needs for its growth plans.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU and the Central Asian states have deepened their partnership with the first summit in Samarkand. The focus was on investment in infrastructure, critical raw materials and green energy – and a geopolitical signal.
By Amelie Richter
US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok once again. The US government had originally planned to announce a decision before the weekend, but developments surrounding the tariffs have now led to a second deadline extension.
By Ning Wang
Obesity in the Chinese population is growing rapidly. The ailing healthcare system faces billions in costs, which could swallow up a quarter of China's healthcare budget.
By Ning Wang
Radio Free Asia has been forced to reduce its programs after the US drastically cut funding. Broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Laotian have been discontinued, and broadcasting times have also been drastically reduced.
By Ning Wang
In its reaction to the latest US tariffs, China is turning its attention to rare earths. According to Jost Wübbeke, the EU must also fear for its raw material security. The end of globalization caused by Trump's tariff war could lead to "everyone fighting for themselves and the world's raw materials".
By Redaktion Table
The TikTok forced sale is entering the hot phase – the US government plans to announce its decision before the weekend. While Amazon and OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are bidding, China is an unpredictable factor.
By Amelie Richter
Regarding the planned purchase of fighter jets, the Philippines has sent reassuring signals to China. The US Department of Defense had previously confirmed a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines.
By Leonardo Pape
