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Tariffs: How the world reacts to China's trade surplus

The world is reacting to China's record trade surplus of 99 billion US dollars. More and more countries are imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods to protect domestic industry or reduce dependencies.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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USA: China wants to tighten controls on fentanyl drugs

China wants to tighten controls on three chemicals used to produce the addictive painkiller fentanyl. More than 100,000 people in the US died from illegal fentanyl in 2023. It is mainly manufactured in China.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Tech war: Why Chinese companies hoard Samsung's AI chips

Samsung's AI division is booming. Because Chinese companies fear an escalation of the tech war with the US, they are massively stocking up on high-performance AI memory from the South Korean company.

By Redaktion Table

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Shein's fast fashion: Now also for South Africa

While Oeko-Test in Germany warns of toxins in products from the Chinese fast-fashion manufacturer Shein, the company is expanding as the market leader in South Africa, which is causing problems for local fashion companies.

By Andreas Sieren

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Capitalization: Xpeng Aeroht advances flying cars

The Xpeng subsidiary Aeroht wants to start commercializing its flying cars with a successful financing round. Several state-owned companies from Guangdong are reportedly on board.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Hu Xijin – Silenced propaganda master

Hu Xijin has been deeply rooted in the Communists' propaganda system for decades – and is known for his criticism of the West. However, the former Global Times editor-in-chief has also repeatedly voiced internal criticism. Now, he has apparently gone too far.

By Redaktion Table

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Smartphone market: Why Apple loses ground

Apple shares plummeted particularly sharply during the stock market crash - partly because the company's China business is slowing down. The iPhone company is not only struggling with Huawei's growing strength. It is also unclear what the future holds for AI.

By Jörn Petring

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Trade: Why Jakarta increasingly turns to Beijing

Indonesia and China are cooperating ever more closely. Companies from the People's Republic invest or trade. Jakarta's relations with the EU, on the other hand, are difficult.

By Redaktion Table