By choosing the priest Peter Wu Yishun, the government in Beijing and the Vatican have appointed a third bishop in just one week – proof that relations are slowly improving after decades of dispute.
By Felix Lee
Four and a half years after the 2019 pro-democracy protests, a Hong Kong court has found four people guilty of rioting for taking part in the storming of parliament. The maximum sentence is seven years in prison.
By Redaktion Table
The target for China's economic course in 2024 is still pending – and may even be delayed until mid-March. This shakes consumer and business confidence and puts a strain on the economy.
By Christiane Kuehl
Last year, shortly after the end of the pandemic, China saw a record number of travelers around the Spring Festival. With an estimated nine billion trips, the number is now likely to almost double.
By Jörn Petring
The approaching New Year is under the sign of the dragon. This mythical creature, a traditional symbol of China's strength, should actually be a favorite motif for cartoonists. But the leadership is doing everything in its power to prevent this.
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It is highly probable that foreign car manufacturers in China use aluminum that enters their supply chains via state-run forced labor programs. This is revealed in a new study by Human Rights Watch.
By Marcel Grzanna
Vietnam and the Philippines aim to closely integrate their coast guards to prevent incidents with Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
By Fabian Peltsch
European honey producers face increasing challenges from cheap imports, especially from China. However, these cheap goods are often adulterated with syrup. The EU is now taking action against this practice.
By Amelie Richter
German car manufacturers sold 49 percent more EVs in China last year than the year before. However, their share still remains at a meager five percent.
By Felix Lee
