The verdict against Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai is set to be delivered on Monday morning. Beijing views Lai as a mastermind of the 2019 protests and a conspirator. His detention has been widely criticized as politically motivated.
By Leonardo Pape
Based on its preliminary findings in the investigation launched in 2024, the Commission has identified serious breaches of the DSA. TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems are also in the spotlight.
By Corinna Visser
To reach more private customers, BYD and MG are planning a major expansion of their sales footprints in Germany, luring dealers with bonuses and other incentives. BYD aims to double its registrations in 2026.
By Ning Wang
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a clear victory in the parliamentary election with her LDP party. The stable majority is likely to accelerate Takaichi’s plans to strengthen national defense.
By Leonardo Pape
After Thailand’s parliamentary election, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s party is clearly in the lead. This could make it easier to form a stable coalition government and spare the country further political uncertainty.
By Leonardo Pape
Investments from third countries in EU ports are to be subject to stricter controls. This is provided for in a draft of the port strategy, which was made available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
Investments from third countries in EU ports are to be subject to stricter controls. This is stipulated in a draft of the port strategy, which is available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
China refuses to participate in nuclear disarmament negotiations as long as its nuclear arsenal is not comparable to that of the USA and Russia. However, following the expiry of the US-Russian arms control treaty New START, Beijing is calling on Washington to hold new talks on strategic stability.
By Leonardo Pape
Panama’s Supreme Court has declared the contract of the Hong Kong company CK Hutchison to operate two ports on the Panama Canal invalid. Following criticism from China, President Mulino emphasizes the independence of the courts.
By Leonardo Pape
