Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Lower Saxony has deported a Uyghur woman to China, although the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) had specified Turkey as the destination country. Following harsh criticism, the Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony is taking a stand.
By Ning Wang
Japan has elected a woman as prime minister for the first time: Takaichi Sanae. But before she can go down in history as the “Iron Lady,” she has to overcome three huge challenges – from fighting inflation and empowering women in the labor market to creating security for Japan in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.
By Koichi Hamada
The Chinese engineering state is more efficient in many areas than the US legal society, argues technology analyst Dan Wang. However, the fact that China’s leadership also views society as a technical system is having a devastating effect in some areas.
By Angela Köckritz
Brussels is taking a closer look at a bid for the construction of a new metro line in Lisbon. The suspicion: possible illegal state subsidies from China, which could have given the CRRC rail group a competitive advantage.
By Amelie Richter
Following the discovery of childish-looking sex dolls and weapons on the platform, France is calling on the EU Commission to investigate the Chinese online retailer Shein. Paris accuses the company of violating EU rules.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following the government’s dismissal of its Chinese managing director, the Dutch chip manufacturer warns that products may reach the market that are neither original nor meet quality standards.
By Fabian Peltsch
Energy storage systems are now considered critical infrastructure. Western companies have to produce in China for cost reasons and rely on Chinese suppliers. Parallels with the e-car industry are unmistakable.
By Jörn Petring
