Repression in Xinjiang: New allegations against BASF joint venture
The German chemical company BASF could be more deeply involved in the oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang than previously assumed.
By Fabian Peltsch
The German chemical company BASF could be more deeply involved in the oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang than previously assumed.
By Fabian Peltsch
The bank of billionaire Bao Fan has announced his resignation. He disappeared a year ago under mysterious circumstances.
By Fabian Peltsch
Ai Weiwei compares the cancellation of his exhibition in London to measures taken during the Cultural Revolution. He also drew criticism over a tweet about the influence of Jews.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China's current phase of economic weakness will continue for some time.
By Felix Lee
The European and Indo-Pacific heavyweights were absent from the EU-Indo-Pacific Forum. Brussels wants to use the summit to counterbalance China's influence in the region. However, the EU's efforts to win over the countries are being overshadowed by geopolitical issues.
By Amelie Richter
The young entrepreneur Huang Hongxiang wants to help Chinese companies make their foreign investments more sustainable and better align them with conditions on the ground. The demand for a better understanding of Chinese companies is huge in places like Africa, he says in an interview with Fabian Peltsch. However, the Chinese side, in particular, continues to stonewall in many cases.
By Fabian Peltsch
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
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