Around 30 Pacific littoral states are preparing for the biennial Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Nanjing. The main aim is to provide an update on conflict avoidance in the event of unexpected maritime encounters.
By Christiane Kuehl
Beijing has attracted battery giant CATL to the city: The company plans to build an EV battery plant this year. The capital hopes to strengthen the local EV supply chain.
By Redaktion Table
Premier Li Qiang breaks with Chinese conventions at the World Economic Forum. He prematurely revealed economic data and used the surprising figure to make China attractive to investors again.
By Marcel Grzanna
BYD plans to invest billions in smart vehicles and announces the launch of its Denza brand in Europe for late 2024. Yangwang and Cheng Bao are also to be launched on the international market – probably under a different name.
By Redaktion Table
Search engine provider Baidu has denied a media report that linked its AI chatbot Ernie to Chinese military research. Ernie was reportedly used to simulate a US attack on Libya.
By Carolyn Braun
Although China rejects Western sanctions against Moscow, Chinese state banks continue to restrict their cooperation with Russian clients to avoid becoming the target of new US secondary sanctions themselves.
By Redaktion Table
Since July 2022, China outlined cross-border data transfer rules. By the end of 2023, CBDT compliance is prominent in the automotive, IT, and electronics sectors, affecting numerous foreign-invested enterprises.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The train line between Nairobi and Mombasa, funded with Chinese money, has left Kenya with a huge debt burden. President Ruto is now looking increasingly to the West in his search for investors.
By Fabian Peltsch
Li Qiang is the highest-ranking visitor from China to Switzerland in seven years. President Viola Amherd received him with military honors at a country estate near Bern. Li will speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.
By Amelie Richter
