Only a few days before the end of Joe Biden's term, China has launched investigations into further US companies. Chip manufacturers are being targeted, as is a textile company.
By Marcel Grzanna
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. When Trump won the US presidential election for the first time in 2016, China was surprised. Shortly before Trump's second term in office, China has become more attuned to the president – and is launching a charm offensive.
By Experts Table.Briefings
According to media reports, Chinese companies are interested in buying VW's struggling German plants. The company rejects it as speculation, but two of its German plants are on the verge of being shut down. Find out more in Table.Briefings.
By Leonardo Pape
Thanks to the impending TikTok ban in the US, the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu is experiencing an unexpected hype. Thousands of Americans are gaining an insight into modern China for the first time – and being instilled with narratives of Chinese superiority in the process.
By Fabian Peltsch
The authorities in Shanghai want to better regulate the sports business from March. Contracts may then not exceed a certain duration and premium amount.
By Emily Kossak
In its new "Merics China Forecast 2025", the think tank predicts a slowdown in the Chinese economy. It sees this as a potential driver of dissatisfaction and protests.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU Commission is calling on European manufacturers of important technologies to review their investments abroad. This is intended to strengthen the EU's competitiveness.
By Emily Kossak
Following the damage to an undersea cable, Taiwan wants to monitor its coast better. Taiwan accuses China of being involved in the destruction of the cable.
By Emily Kossak
Apple wants to relocate its production facilities to South East Asia. However, stricter export controls on the part of China are leading to weeks of delays.
By Emily Kossak
