Beijing reacts to the US's additional tariffs with an authoritative white paper detailing its achievements in the fight against drug trafficking.
By Manuel Liu
China's targeted tariffs on US agricultural products such as soybeans, chicken and cotton show: The focus at the start of the People's Congress is not on Washington and a response to Trump – but on the domestic economy.
By Jörn Petring
Taiwan's chip giant TSMC will invest USD 100 billion in new US chip plants. At the same time, the Taiwanese want to ensure that all cutting-edge manufacturing technology remains in the country.
By Fabian Peltsch
Because the state holds control over the narrative, very few Chinese artists dare to reflect on Covid pandemic. Yet this traumatic period could use an outlet.
By Fabian Peltsch
The fronts in the trade conflict between the US and China are hardening – and Beijing is preparing to strike back. With targeted tariffs on US agricultural goods, China could hit America's economy hard and cause more US products to enter the EU market.
By Amelie Richter
While the US national debt is growing rapidly, the confidence of foreign investors is waning. Is the US facing a turning point in its financial sustainability? Yu Yongding, former President of the China Society of World Economics and Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, ponders this question.
By Redaktion Table
Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, announced an investigation into whether TikTok adequately protects children's privacy. In the UK, social media has been obliged to filter out harmful material on its platforms since last year.
By Emily Kossak
The bubble tea brand Mixue celebrated a successful Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. The company has already overtaken competitors such as Starbucks and McDonald's.
By Emily Kossak
The Philippines seem to be spared from the Trump administration's foreign policy blows: The defense agreement between the Philippines and the US remains unchanged, says the Philippine ambassador to the US.
By Emily Kossak
Two years before the next Party Congress, potential candidates for the new Politburo are being positioned. Powerful friends, experience in the provinces and absolute loyalty to party leader Xi are important. The candidates give an indication of future political priorities.
By Andreas Landwehr
