In December, the European Union passed a Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is designed to prevent exorbitantly subsidized foreign companies – especially from China – from gaining a competitive advantage in the European single market. Swiss competition and antitrust lawyer Adrian Emch fears that the regulation could harm EU companies more than Chinese ones. Frank Sieren spoke with Emch.
By Frank Sieren
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven trophies at the Oscars. Although the film is a wild mix of Asian and Western cinema, it was not shown in China. But for Asian immigrants in the United States, it gives hope for more social recognition.
By Gregor Koppenburg
At his first press conference as the new Premier, Li Qiang lived up to his reputation as a pragmatist with a strong business focus. He strikes a conciliatory note towards the United States. But he does not want to hear anything about mistakes made during the Covid pandemic.
By Jörn Petring
The President of Micronesia accuses China of "political warfare" against his country. He now wants to establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It would be a change against the global trend – and a setback for China in a strategically important region.
By Michael Radunski
President Biden and Commission President von der Leyen show at their meeting: The Europeans are increasingly aligning themselves with Washington's China course – despite the actual trade dispute over US economic policy, which massively favors domestic companies.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing has managed to broker an agreement between the long-disputed states of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Has China thus also demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the war against Ukraine?
By Jörn Petring
The office of premier has significantly lost meaning under Xi. Could this change with the departure of Li Keqiang? His successor is a confidant of the president – but not a mere "yes man".
By Jörn Petring
Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.
By Redaktion Table
A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.
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The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.
By Frank Sieren
