The European Union reached a provisional agreement on Thursday on new rules requiring all member states to screen foreign investments for security risks.
By Julia Fiedler
The Chinese telecom equipment supplier ZTE could settle a long-standing corruption case in the USA out of court. The company is to pay a fine of over one billion US dollars to avoid the threat of sanctions.
By Julia Fiedler
Mexico is introducing tariffs of up to 50% on imports from China and other Asian countries from 2026. The measures are intended to strengthen the domestic industry and respond to US pressure.
By Julia Fiedler
Horizon Robotics, a Chinese developer of high-performance chips for autonomous driving, intends to make its core development capabilities available to partners in future.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU and China have resumed talks on minimum prices for EVs imported from China. The government in Beijing warns against bilateral negotiations between Brussels and individual manufacturers.
By Leonardo Pape
Donald Trump wants to allow Nvidia to sell the advanced AI chip H200 to China. The government in Beijing prefers to support the development of its own AI chip industry. The approach of Chinese tech companies and universities is apparently more pragmatic.
By Jörn Petring
Freshers have to stand at attention in China. Basic military training is an integral part of the curriculum at universities and secondary schools. This not only promotes a patriotic spirit, but also boosts the economy. However, in some places there is resistance to the political appropriation of everyday life.
By Blanka Xia
The movement of goods between Thailand and Cambodia has come to a standstill at many border crossings. Evacuations are also causing economic damage. The US again threatens to impose high tariffs.
By Marcel Grzanna
