JD.com’s profit was cut in half last year. To compete in China’s fiercely contested food-delivery market, the company said it absorbed sharply higher operating costs.
By Fabian Peltsch
China’s arms imports have dropped sharply over the past five years. One reason is the country’s growing self-sufficiency in domestic weapons production.
By Redaktion Table
More and more Chinese chains are expanding abroad. Companies like Cotti and Mixue – and also Luckin Coffee – have set themselves the goal of becoming at least as big in the West as Starbucks.
By Fabian Peltsch
China’s energy supply depends heavily on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the world’s second-largest economy could emerge as a winner from the regional choke point.
By Jörn Petring
China plans to pass a new law targeting cross-border corruption this year. Chinese courts also concluded 22.4% more corruption cases last year.
By Julia Fiedler
Because of time constraints and the security situation, Trump is expected to visit only Beijing. Preparations for the meeting are already in the final phase.
By Redaktion Table
There are no signs of concrete support from Beijing for the regime in Tehran. China currently considers its relationship with Washington to be more important. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes the hard work involved in maintaining good relations with the US. The question is where the red lines run.
By Leonardo Pape
Europe urgently needs to act in unity, warns EU Chamber of Commerce President Jens Eskelund in this interview. Otherwise, China will play member states off against each other until it finds the country that gives it what it wants.
By Julia Fiedler
The 11th Raisina Dialogues in Delhi have become a stage for India’s foreign-policy strategy. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb urged India to assume greater global responsibility. Chinese participants, by contrast, were scarce in Delhi.
By Natalie Mayroth
