Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Shanghai for the first time since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. His strict lockdown measures were particularly heavily criticized in the metropolis.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to visit Vietnam starting Thursday. A state visit by Xi Jinping is also in the near future. China is Vietnam's largest trading partner, and both countries aim to deepen their trade relations.
By Fabian Peltsch
In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.
By Nico Beckert
Products from Xinjiang have fallen into disrepute in the West. In response, Beijing is expanding the region into a massive free trade zone, where cross-border trade has already reached record levels this year. The US sanctions barely slow down the growth.
By Marcel Grzanna
The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
By Alina Leimbach
China is stepping up its charm offensive to attract foreign investment and plans to build "closer partnerships with all countries." Premier Li Qiang campaigned for these goals at the opening of a supply chain trade fair, which was being held for the first time.
By Carolyn Braun
The Chinese fashion portal Shein is cheaper than Primark and faster than H M. The company now plans to land a big international coup – and reportedly wants to raise the necessary capital on the stock market.
By Carolyn Braun
The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
By Amelie Richter
