China's central bank is lowering the minimum reserve requirement for commercial banks by 50 basis points starting from Feb. 5. This move is aimed at injecting liquidity worth around 130 billion euros into the market.
By Redaktion Table
39 people have died in a major fire in the city of Xinyu. It is the second fatal fire in China within a week.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to a survey by the AHK, German companies see the economic situation in China continuing to face pressure. The increasing competition from Chinese companies also complicates business. Nevertheless, companies remain resilient.
By Jörn Petring
European companies collaborate with Chinese partners to develop innovations and jointly apply for patents, despite the ongoing de-risking debate. A new study examined the data, which was no easy task.
By Christiane Kuehl
Following the government's announcement of support measures, Chinese shares are recovering from their slump. Overall, the stock markets have been lagging behind the global markets for years and are posting heavy losses.
By Redaktion Table
China's domestic smartphone market grew by 6.5 percent in 2023. This is the first growth since 2021, and it seems that the industry has bottomed out. Competition is also picking up.
By Redaktion Table
A 30-year-old Ugandan woman has created an internet sensation on Douyin, YouTube, and TikTok. Her "Sino-Africa rural love story" shows how Africa and China are growing together, not only economically but also culturally.
By Redaktion Table
It seems contradictory to impose stricter controls on companies during an economic downturn. However, more and more companies are being blacklisted by the Chinese social credit system for serious violations.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, significantly more member states have asked China critical questions than in the past. However, China did not provide any clear answers and instead described the accusations as fabricated.
By Marcel Grzanna
China has resumed voluntary carbon credits trading, initially only for previously approved projects. New approvals, including for solar thermal energy and offshore wind power, are expected.
By Christiane Kuehl
