China's domestic smartphone market grew by 6.5 percent in 2023. This is the first growth since 2021, and it seems that the industry has bottomed out. Competition is also picking up.
By Redaktion Table
A 30-year-old Ugandan woman has created an internet sensation on Douyin, YouTube, and TikTok. Her "Sino-Africa rural love story" shows how Africa and China are growing together, not only economically but also culturally.
By Redaktion Table
After 2035, Canada will no longer permit the registration of new cars with combustion engines. This could benefit Chinese EV manufacturers and give them a foothold in the North American market.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Maldives traditionally has close ties with India. But now, they prefer to rely on China. This is an important geostrategic gain for Beijing. The island state plays a vital role in the race for influence in the Indian Ocean.
By Michael Radunski
Business for German exporters with China, a key overseas customer, fell significantly in December. Trade with China and the USA accounts for almost half of all German exports.
By Redaktion Table
Once again, the end of China's economic growth is being heralded. The reasons for the gloomy assessments are nothing new. But China's leadership is tackling the problems – and creating new opportunities.
By Redaktion Table
The economic data for 2023 has once again cast considerable doubt on the credibility of Chinese statistics. In the future, the falsification of economic data is to be penalized.
By Marcel Grzanna
Taiwan's authorities report the intrusion of further Chinese balloons into its airspace. In the current case, it is not clear whether the flying objects have a military function.
By Michael Radunski
A severe earthquake has shaken the border region between China and Kyrgyzstan. The US earthquake monitoring service warned that "significant damage" and fatalities were to be expected.
By Amelie Richter
