Concerns are mounting about the performance of medium-sized and smaller institutions: Another financial conglomerate that provided the Chinese property sector with billions is insolvent. China's financial regulator now allows banks to issue unsecured short-term loans.
By Marcel Grzanna
The countdown is on for the release of an audit report on human rights standards at the Volkswagen factory in Xinjiang. Much is at stake for the corporation, the auditing firm and investors, particularly their credibility.
By Marcel Grzanna
The largest overhaul in the company's history was meant to give Chinese tech giant Alibaba a fresh start. However, the comprehensive realignment is now being completely reconsidered, causing dismay among investors.
By Jörn Petring
A manufacturer of AI robots is to be sold to a company with connections to China. This is reminiscent of the acquisition of the German robotics company Kuka and could therefore fall under foreign trade law. It remains unclear whether public order is at risk.
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On Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministers from four Arab states and Indonesia were in China to discuss the war. The visit shows how much China's influence has grown in the region – except in Tel Aviv.
By Jörn Petring
Li Qiang becomes chair of the newly formed Financial Commission. His task: bringing more solidity to the financial system. The appointment is logical, but arouses mixed feelings.
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Taiwan's election campaign is entering the decisive phase. Lai Ching-te of the DPP, who is leading in the polls, has presented his candidate for vice president: Hsiao Bi-khim. The 52-year-old is regarded as a foreign policy expert with excellent relations with the USA. Beijing reacted with harsh threats.
By Michael Radunski
At his meeting with US President Biden, Xi Jinping reiterated that Taiwan is the biggest and most dangerous problem in bilateral relations. US historian Meredith Oyen spoke with Michael Radunski about the mistakes the US has made – and how a détente in relations can still be achieved.
By Michael Radunski
The 3rd Plenum, an important meeting of the leadership focussed on the economy, is overdue. Xi Jinping apparently has to reconcile internal party ideas on reforms. This indicates that all is not as calm behind the scenes as it seems.
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One important outcome of the Xi-Biden summit is the pledge to cooperate more in the fight against illegal drug imports from China. So far, China did not seem to have consistently prevented exports. Evil rumors suggested revenge for the Opium Wars.
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