Beijing reports that it is closely monitoring events in Syria and hopes for stability. Ousted ruler Assad was in China as recently as 2023 and met with Xi. Meanwhile, Trump is making demands of Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
The names of the panda cubs at Berlin Zoo were officially announced on St. Nicholas Day. Meng Hao 梦好 and Meng Tian 梦甜 are called Leni and Lotti in Berlinese. Their godparents are Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, and China's ambassador, Deng Hongbo.
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A recent survey shows that an uncertain economic outlook and subdued demand weigh on Chinese private businesses. Over 63.3 percent reported that they had suffered losses or a profit decline.
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The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports a doubling of Chinese warships near the island. Security circles expect a new round of military drills.
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University student Huang Yicheng participated in the White Paper protests in Shanghai two years ago. He was arrested but managed to flee, and now he lives in exile in Germany. The reason why the movement still receives so much attention is that it was unique in China, he says.
By Fabian Peltsch
"America First" was not always the top priority for the potential next US ambassador to China. As a businessman, David Perdue had relocated several jobs from the United States to Asia. Since working for Trump, his attitude has changed massively, and he rarely talks about his past.
By Redaktion Table
The cards of China policy in Berlin will be reshuffled after the snap elections in February 2025. However, the head of the Asia-Pacific Department at the Federal Foreign Office does not expect the country's China strategy to change significantly.
By Amelie Richter
Another incident at Scarborough Shoal has caused diplomatic turmoil. Meanwhile, Japan wants to pay security aid to the Philippines and strengthen its surveillance capabilities.
By Manuel Liu
Despite the social media hype, Huawei's new smartphone model has been met with mixed reactions. This is mainly due to the operating system, which is no longer compatible with Android, and the less advanced chips.
By Fabian Peltsch
