The Chinese central bank suspended the purchase of treasury bonds on Friday to curb the one-sided trade that has put pressure on the yuan.
By Fabian Peltsch
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has thawed the ice age between the two countries with her visit to Beijing. The resumption of financial and economic talks also serves as a lifeline for the British economy.
By Ning Wang
A media report suggests that Beijing will send a high-ranking envoy to Donald Trump's inauguration. Three candidates are rumored to be in the inner selection.
By Fabian Peltsch
Pope Francis seeks rapprochement rather than confrontation with Beijing. Being a pastor in Shanghai, this makes a lot of sense to me. Because even if the freedoms for Chinese Christians are limited – it does exist.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation gives Brussels the power to launch investigations into subsidies. The EU regulatory authorities can impose fines, suspend tenders or prevent state takeovers altogether. Beijing now sees this as a trade barrier.
By Amelie Richter
While China has exported the most cars worldwide in the last two years, export growth could cool down this year.
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The city of Shanghai wants to allow the establishment of foreign-owned hospitals. It is the first Chinese city to push ahead with such plans since the central government laid the foundations for them.
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Soon it will be that time again. Official China comes to a standstill while its billion-strong population heads home – on the world's largest voluntary migration.
By Marcel Grzanna
