The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.
By Frank Sieren
Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.
By Redaktion Table
China's new foreign minister could have said a lot about the war in Ukraine regarding the peace plan. But he preferred to rant against the USA during his grand appearance at the People's Congress. Above all, however, he backed Moscow.
By Jörn Petring
Over the weekend, the Two Sessions, China’s parliament and its consultative body, convened and discussed the new government report. While the National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Consultative Conference (CPPCC) do not have significant legislative powers, the composition of delegates represented at the Two Sessions still signals certain government priorities.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.
By Michael Radunski