The USA is considering equipping chips with technical tracking functions in future. China sees this as a security risk. The case has parallels with the Huawei dispute.
By Jörn Petring
Heavy rainfall and storm gusts once again threaten large parts of China. Authorities warn of flooding and urge people to take precautions.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following new US punitive tariffs against India, Washington is considering similar measures against China for purchasing Russian oil. Russian oil companies are already responding by offering discounted Ural oil to Chinese refineries.
By Amelie Richter
Battery manufacturer CATL has suspended production at a key lithium mine in Jiangxi province for at least three months. The decision exacerbates the situation in an already tense market, where prices have recently risen sharply.
By Amelie Richter
The chikungunya virus is spreading in Guangdong province. It is transmitted by mosquitoes. The authorities are taking measures, some of which are reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Jörn Petring
Brazil's President Lula wants to discuss a joint Brics response to the US tariffs with the leaders of China and India. Trump is considering further punitive tariffs against China due to Russian oil purchases.
By Leonardo Pape
The German government has no reliable data on the impact of Chinese export controls on critical raw materials. Nor are there any plans to establish a central registry for particularly vulnerable supply chains. This is according to the German government's response to a minor interpellation, which is available to Table.Briefings.
By Amelie Richter
No dialog partners will be invited to this year's Pacific Islands Forum. This means that the USA, China and Taiwan are also excluded from the forum. China had previously tried to prevent Taiwan from participating.
By Julia Fiedler
Goods trade between China and Germany increased slightly in June. The USA remains the main destination for German goods, but exports recorded their lowest value since February 2022.
By Leonardo Pape
