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Kenya wants to convert part of its US dollar debt into Chinese yuan. Other African countries could also turn away from the US dollar in their debt policy. US President Donald Trump's policies are reinforcing the trend.
By Julian Hilgers
From mid-October, a new version of the law against unfair competition will apply to companies with links to China. This entails higher compliance requirements, including in the areas of e-commerce, platform contracts and marketing.
By Julia Fiedler
The members of the Central Committee meet to discuss the social and economic goals up to 2030. The focus is on challenges such as the real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption and overcapacity in industry.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Nigerian aviation authority is considering approving Chinese COMAC aircraft for domestic airlines. The move underlines China's influence in Africa's most populous country.
By Fabian Peltsch
The tourism sector is weakening and a strong national currency is putting pressure on exports: Thailand's minority government is facing great pressure and has already announced new elections.
By Fabian Peltsch
Kazakhstan is testing a stablecoin linked to the offshore yuan for the first time. The transaction serves as a pilot project and strengthens Beijing's influence in Central Asia.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's healthcare system has improved dramatically. But as treatment options increase, so do patients' expectations. The authorities are alarmed.
By Blanka Xia
AfD member of parliament Peter Felser is the new chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group. Felser aims to include voices such as those of Uyghur representatives in his work. Although the espionage scandal surrounding his party colleague Maximilian Krah was shocking, it should not determine the AfD's entire China policy.
By Fabian Peltsch