The number of cancer diagnoses in China is increasing disproportionately compared to the West. This negative trend has triggered the accelerated development of new drugs and diagnostic procedures in China. The rest of the world is also benefiting from this.
By Jörn Petring
Ukraine can hardly gain a hold of China. Even at the World Economic Forum in Davos, there was no meeting between representatives of the two countries. Kyiv is now trying to arrange a telephone call with Xi Jinping.
By Christiane Kuehl
As expected, Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC has reported a drop in profits for the fourth quarter of 2023 – although it was smaller than expected. The company's outlook is positive.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan's dependence on imported fossil fuels is high. A Chinese trade blockade would dramatically jeopardize the country's energy supply. Therefore, renewable energies also strengthen the country's security.
By Maximilian Arnhold
Contrary to previous media reports, BMW's Chinese partner Brilliance Automotive has no plans to withdraw from the BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture, in which BMW holds a 75 percent stake.
By Redaktion Table
China reports the discovery of a huge lithium deposit. Around one million tons of the alkali metal, also known as "white gold," are said to have been found in the Sichuan province.
By Redaktion Table
China has sent a large contingent of fighter jets towards Taiwan. This show of force comes after the election victory of the China-critical presidential candidate Lai Ching-te last weekend.
By Redaktion Table
At the beginning of Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policy, he sent his trusted confidant Gu Mu on a trip to Europe in 1978. His findings deeply shocked China's political elite – and paved the way for the post-Mao era.
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On his Africa visit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi toured four coastal countries key to the security of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – including countries where resentment towards the West is growing.
By Fabian Peltsch
