China’s “anti-corruption czar” Zhang Shengmin is to replace General He Weidong, who was ousted last week over corruption allegations. Zhang remained unaffected by investigations into former units.
By Julia Fiedler
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul next week, shortly before the start of the APEC summit. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also plans to hold talks with Xi.
By Amelie Richter
Ahead of new trade talks, the US is threatening not only new punitive tariffs against China, but also further restrictions on chip software. In doing so, they are targeting perhaps the most sensitive area of China’s semiconductor industry.
By Jörn Petring and Leonardo Pape
A new report accuses China and Russia of trying to cut funding for UN human rights projects over the years. According to the report, both states wanted to use the budget process to weaken the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
By Amelie Richter
The Hamburg police are supporting the Fraunhofer Institute in the development of surveillance AI. It is using cameras from the Chinese manufacturer Hikvision for this purpose. The company has been criticized for its role in surveillance practices in China.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Supply difficulties for semiconductors and rare earths due to the trade conflict between China and the USA are putting Europe’s industry under pressure. The possible use of the Anti-Coercion Instrument is being discussed ahead of the EU summit.
By Amelie Richter
In a China.Table live briefing, Corinne Abele from GTAI and Oliver Wack from VDMA discussed the challenges and prospects of China’s industrial policy for German industry.
By Julia Fiedler
