The tourism sector is weakening and a strong national currency is putting pressure on exports: Thailand's minority government is facing great pressure and has already announced new elections.
By Fabian Peltsch
Kazakhstan is testing a stablecoin linked to the offshore yuan for the first time. The transaction serves as a pilot project and strengthens Beijing's influence in Central Asia.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's healthcare system has improved dramatically. But as treatment options increase, so do patients' expectations. The authorities are alarmed.
By Blanka Xia
AfD member of parliament Peter Felser is the new chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group. Felser aims to include voices such as those of Uyghur representatives in his work. Although the espionage scandal surrounding his party colleague Maximilian Krah was shocking, it should not determine the AfD's entire China policy.
By Fabian Peltsch
Vietnam is attracting investors with free trade agreements and growing economic power. But dilapidated networks, a lack of space and high logistics costs are slowing down the upturn. Can the country keep its promise as an "alternative to China"?
By Marcel Grzanna
In future, Chinese manufacturers will need a license to export electric cars. This is intended to improve the supervision of vehicle exports and prevent sales abroad via unauthorized channels.
By Julia Fiedler
China's former Minister of Agriculture Tang Renjian has been sentenced to death with probation for bribery. He is alleged to have accepted cash and real estate worth millions from various offices.
By Julia Fiedler
Under Donald Trump's leadership, the USA's leading role is dwindling and the rules-based world order is under pressure. Europe's middle powers and their partners must act in a coordinated and sovereign manner to counterbalance Trump's unilateralism.
By Chin-Huat Wong and Wing Thye Woo
A court has rejected drone manufacturer DJI's request to be removed from a list of companies that are said to cooperate with the Chinese military. DJI sells more than half of all commercial drones in the USA.
By Julia Fiedler
