Beijing-based manufacturer BOE plans to build a new production facility for OLED displays in Chengdu. The aim is to help make China the leading global supplier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Mexico overtook China as the largest exporter to the USA in 2023 – the first time in 20 years. Despite de-risking, however, there are still lasting dependencies.
By Fabian Peltsch
China further expands visa facilitation introduced in December. In particular, visiting relatives will become easier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Brussels discussed a law to scrutinize European foreign investments, similar to the US model. The focus was also on concerns regarding the risk of outflows of security-relevant technologies to China via investments. It is now clear that the law will not be introduced for the time being.
By Amelie Richter
Hong Kong's national security police have taken the parents and sister of Hong Kong democracy activist Simon Cheng in for questioning. Bounties have been placed on Cheng and other dissidents.
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Taiwan will elect a new president and a new parliament on Saturday. The election is also a question of direction. How will the country deal with China in the future? Will it continue on a China-critical course or return to a rapprochement with Beijing?
By David Demes
Military representatives from the United States and China met in Washington. The discussions primarily revolved around Taiwan and the upcoming elections over the weekend. Beijing is unwilling to compromise.
By Michael Radunski
Xi Jinping has advocated for better relations between China and the United States beyond the political and economic tensions between the two nations. In a letter to long-time acquaintance Sarah Lande from Muscatine, Iowa, US President Xi Jinping encouraged more personal exchanges between the two superpowers.
By Michael Radunski
While Volkswagen and Toyota still rank among the top ten auto companies for gasoline-powered vehicles in China, they are increasingly falling behind in the EV sector.
By Michael Radunski
