China is the largest manufacturer of sex toys and supplies customers worldwide with products. However, Chinese suppliers are increasingly focussing on domestic demand. Young start-ups want to escape the sleazy image and focus on education and sexual wellness.
By Fabian Peltsch
On Monday, the People's Republic of China held a long-anticipated military drill around Taiwan and its islands. Particularly noteworthy was the participation of the Chinese Coast Guard, the aircraft carrier "Liaoning" and the large number of aircraft deployed.
By David Demes
The Cybercab from Tesla boss Elon Musk faces tough competition. Chinese tech companies such as Baidu are working intensively on expanding their autonomous taxis – and benefit from a head start.
By Jörn Petring
New Chinese military maneuvers are expected on Thursday to disturb Taiwan's National Day. The USA and others have long been playing out the worst-case scenario, which could turn the Taiwan Strait into a "hellscape".
By Angela Köckritz
China's economic stimulus program disappoints analysts and investors. The stoked optimism has quickly faded. However, despite the absence of important measures to boost consumption for the time being, the economy could benefit in the coming year.
By Jörn Petring
From teachers to bank employees: More and more Chinese are being forced to hand in their passports to the authorities. Beijing wants to protect its people from "intellectual pollution" abroad.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese stocks have made an impressive rally since the end of September. However, analysts warn that the positive sentiment could quickly evaporate if the Chinese government does not follow up on its stimulus program.
By Jörn Petring
During the election campaign of the new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, his idea of an Asian NATO received considerable attention. Can the proposal actually be realized?
By Angela Köckritz
China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.
By Christiane Kuehl
75 years after it was founded, the People's Republic of China faces a fundamental question: Will President Xi Jinping succeed in making patriotic self-confidence more appealing to his people than prosperity?
By Redaktion Table
