When Qin Gang vanished without a trace, the wildest rumors quickly circulated. Now, the former foreign minister is reported to have a new job.
By Michael Radunski
In February, a wave of arrests swept through the Tibetan region of Derge. The reason: People were protesting against the construction of a dam. Now the UN has raised its concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
Spanish pork also needs China's many buyers. In talks with China's President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez raised hopes of an agreement in the customs dispute between Beijing and Brussels.
By Michael Radunski
China and Russia maintain close ties between their militaries. A joint naval maneuver in the Sea of Japan is planned.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's President congratulates ruler Kim Jong-un on North Korea's foundation day. The message is surprisingly sober. Relations between the two countries have recently deteriorated noticeably.
By Michael Radunski
How can the EU compete with China and the United States? Former ECB chief Mario Draghi explored this question for the EU Commission. The main line is similar to that of existing EU approaches. However, the 400-page paper contains even more details – and a fairly high figure.
By Amelie Richter
China's brokerages are experiencing a difficult phase due to the slow stock market. Now, two of the largest securities firms have announced their merger, which could be the start of a new round of consolidation.
By Christiane Kuehl
For months, the German Environment Agency has been investigating irregularities regarding climate certificates issued by international companies in China – which also involve local suppliers, buyers and auditors. In eight cases, it suspended certificates for alleged emission reductions.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Netherlands is tightening export controls on the export of cutting-edge immersion lithography systems for chip production from market leader ASML to China. Beijing criticized this decision on Sunday. Meanwhile, China is buying chip machines elsewhere.
By Christiane Kuehl
China is the world's largest emitter of CO2 and the largest investor in renewable energies. The huge solar and wind energy expansion in particular is shifting the balance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
