Top bankers in China will no longer be allowed to earn more than 380,000 euros a year. The measures will likely go down well with parts of the population. However, there are signs of discontent among business representatives.
By Jörn Petring
Rising EV sales in China are not enough to halt the downward sales trend. EU countervailing tariffs could soon cause exports to lose momentum too.
By Marcel Grzanna
Corruption is a deep-rooted problem in China. For the first time, a study shows the extent to which civil servants in the administrative apparatus are lining their own pockets.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is taking an increasingly tough stance towards its neighbors. Especially in the South China Sea. In response, Japan and the Philippines have signed an agreement on closer military cooperation. Troops are to be sent to each other for joint military exercises.
By Michael Radunski
China's image in Europe is increasingly suffering. The EU ambassador to China named the reasons for this development at the World Peace Forum in Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
The head of the Dutch chip manufacturer ASML has called for an end to chip sanctions against China. Christophe Fouquet is thus openly opposing US policy.
By Michael Radunski
Hassan Sunny is the goalkeeper of the Singapore national soccer team. Chinese fans don't care about that. After all, he kept China's World Cup dream alive. In return, Chinese fans are now showering him with millions of US dollars.
By Redaktion Table
In the run-up to the important Third Plenum of the Central Committee, Chinese economists advocate more demand policy and, thus, more consumption. This is in contrast to the current policy of ever-increasing investment.
By Christiane Kuehl
Viktor Orbán is on a "peace mission 3.0" in Beijing. Hungary's Prime Minister wants to end the war in Ukraine. The problem: Orbán's visit reinforces his role as a divider in the EU and an important supporter of Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
