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The relatively low tariff rates are a relief for European producers. For product groups such as dairy or EU brandy, however, there has been no easing so far.
By Redaktion Table
In the current conflict with Japan, the Chinese leadership is repeatedly drawing links to World War II. One reason for this is the Treaty of San Francisco signed in 1951, says Japanese China studies expert Chisako Masuo.
By Angela Köckritz
Cambodia and Thailand are accusing each other of escalating their border conflict. Phnom Penh is now even preparing a lawsuit alleging crimes against humanity.
By Marcel Grzanna
Following high-level talks, Singapore and China announced 27 bilateral agreements spanning areas from healthcare to digital services. Among them is a pilot project that will allow travelers from Singapore to pay in China using the digital renminbi.
By Yi Ling Pan
Myanmar’s military government is planning elections that have been met with skepticism by the United Nations and opposition groups. Meanwhile, the son of former head of government and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi fears that his mother may be dead.
By Yi Ling Pan
China is casting doubt on Japan’s sovereignty over the strategically vital Okinawa island chain, located in close proximity to Taiwan. Three-quarters of all US military facilities in Japan are stationed there.
By Angela Köckritz
The conviction of Hong Kong media entrepreneur and opposition figure Jimmy Lai was not unexpected. Nevertheless, the judges are facing international criticism.
By Jörn Petring, Fabian Peltsch and Marcel Grzanna
Education about sexuality, consent and prevention is still in its infancy in China. Young people – and women in particular – are slowly breaking with long-standing taboos. A Chinese-language tour through Berlin’s sex-positive scene offers a snapshot of where the debate currently stands.
By Fabian Peltsch