China's secret service is said to have successfully recruited a soldier from the Taiwanese armed forces. The mission: to hijack a US helicopter. The reward: 15 million US dollars. But the plan was prevented.
By Michael Radunski
Argentina's new President Javier Milei does not like dictatorships. Instead of making his country's economic recovery dependent on China, he is relying on the support of the USA and Europe. Threats from Beijing are followed by pragmatic advances from the regime.
By Marcel Grzanna
The vast majority of Hong Kongers have ignored the district elections. The reason: following a fundamental electoral reform by Beijing, they only see it as a sham election. Despite this, the city government celebrates the election as "open and fair."
By Jörn Petring
Chinese health authorities report a "fluctuating downward trend" in respiratory diseases in children. Concerns that a novel virus could be the cause of the wave of illnesses apparently do not confirm. The WHO also gives reassurance.
By Carolyn Braun
Another incident in the South China Sea: a Philippine boat and a Chinese coast guard ship collided. Beijing and Manila blame each other. Tensions between the countries escalate.
By Carolyn Braun
Washington has frozen the assets of two officials and added three companies to its import ban list due to human rights concerns. Beijing calls it a gross interference in its internal affairs.
By Carolyn Braun
Despite massive advertising, voter turnout remains low. A computer failure leads to a chaotic election night. Three leading representatives of a pro-democracy opposition party were arrested.
By Amelie Richter
Jeremy Goldkorn's "The China Project" aimed to add more depth to reporting on China and ended up in political crossfire. Fabian Peltsch spoke with him about the serious accusations and the abrupt end of the platform.
By Fabian Peltsch
