Following previous export restrictions, China has granted exemptions for the supply of Nexperia chips for civilian use. This is intended to reduce supply bottlenecks for car manufacturers and suppliers.
By Amelie Richter
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to set up a commission of experts to examine Germany's economic dependencies on China and develop strategies for greater security.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Lower Saxony has deported a Uyghur woman to China, although the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) had specified Turkey as the destination country. Following harsh criticism, the Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony is taking a stand.
By Ning Wang
Japan has elected a woman as prime minister for the first time: Takaichi Sanae. But before she can go down in history as the “Iron Lady,” she has to overcome three huge challenges – from fighting inflation and empowering women in the labor market to creating security for Japan in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.
By Koichi Hamada
The Chinese engineering state is more efficient in many areas than the US legal society, argues technology analyst Dan Wang. However, the fact that China’s leadership also views society as a technical system is having a devastating effect in some areas.
By Angela Köckritz
Brussels is taking a closer look at a bid for the construction of a new metro line in Lisbon. The suspicion: possible illegal state subsidies from China, which could have given the CRRC rail group a competitive advantage.
By Amelie Richter
Following the discovery of childish-looking sex dolls and weapons on the platform, France is calling on the EU Commission to investigate the Chinese online retailer Shein. Paris accuses the company of violating EU rules.
By Fabian Peltsch
