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Three Germans have been convicted of illegally exporting highly sensitive specialized lasers to China. The Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf handed down suspended prison sentences and fines. An original espionage charge was dropped in the course of the proceedings.
By Amelie Richter
Siemens Mobility has secured a significant contract in Vietnam, beating out competitors from across Asia. The deal could open the door to closer economic ties between Germany and the fast-growing Southeast Asian market.
By Horand Knaup
Chinese cities are beginning to enshrine personal weight management in law to counter the country’s rising obesity rates. Measures include regulating public food and exercise offerings.
By Yi Ling Pan
ASEAN foreign ministers have initiated a resumption of talks between Thailand and Cambodia at a special meeting. A meeting between defense representatives of both countries is scheduled for Dec. 24.
By Julia Fiedler
Japan and the European Union are deepening their research cooperation. In the future, Japan will be able to lead its own projects under Horizon Europe and gain access to billions in EU funding.
By Corinna Visser
China’s leadership has cultivated and refined this lever of power for decades. Why did it choose to deploy it precisely this year?
By Angela Köckritz
Starting Dec. 23, EU producers will face tariffs ranging from 21.9 to 42.7 percent on dairy products exported to China. Meanwhile, the European Commission is considering minimum price commitments for Chinese electric vehicles as an alternative to tariffs.
By Yi Ling Pan
The EU is planning to establish a monitoring hub for China’s economic policy. The project is intended to provide analysis for up to four years and to build a database tracking investment flows between the European Union and China.
By Amelie Richter