The German government had urged German companies to focus less on China. However, the opposite is the case: German direct investment has once again increased significantly.
By Felix Lee
China plans to gradually raise its statutory retirement age and ease pension budget pressures, as many provinces face deficits. The move aims to address the financial strain on the system and the challenges of an aging population.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Following the devastating floods in many parts of the country in recent weeks, the Chinese leadership has pledged more aid for agriculture and called on local governments to step up their disaster prevention efforts.
By Felix Lee
The EU's still somewhat vague Global Gateway Initiative is slowly taking shape. The corresponding investments are to be secured via the EFSD+ fund. However, this is still not a significant achievement.
By Arne Schütte
China's Coast Guard detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel in early July. Four of the crew were released.
By Felix Lee
OPEC has lowered its demand growth forecast for this year due to the gloomy outlook in China. It expects a difficult second half of the year.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese start-up Xpeng is lending a hand to the large, long-established Volkswagen Group. The platform cooperation is said to be extensive. But can it really increase market share in China's highly competitive EV segment?
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China's central bank has extended a program for green investments. The aim is to promote to support carbon-reduction projects by companies to the end of 2027.
By Michael Radunski
The appeal against the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has been rejected. This shows how severely the National Security Law curtails freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
By Michael Radunski
