Chinese chip manufacturers have reacted calmly to the sanctions by the US government. They say that foreign supplies will soon no longer be needed anyway.
By Marcel Grzanna
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has surprisingly declared martial law for the first time in the country in over 40 years. The announcement was immediately met with fierce criticism and resistance. Beijing issued a security warning for Chinese citizens in the country.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Lithuania expelled three Chinese diplomats. This continues the dispute between the EU member state and the People's Republic, which escalated in 2021 after Lithuania allowed the Taiwanese government to open a "Taiwan" office in Vilnius.
By Marcel Grzanna
The negative perception of China in Germany poses a challenge for companies. Many would like to see a greater emphasis on China's role as a partner.
By Marcel Grzanna
Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk has served his prison sentence. However, he continues to fight to preserve his mother tongue, resulting in another detention.
By Marcel Grzanna
The USA has blacklisted an additional 140 companies. This ultimately also affects technology giant Huawei and semiconductor manufacturer SMIC.
By Marcel Grzanna
Beijing sharply criticized the recently approved US arms deals with Taiwan and threatened to take "resolute countermeasures."
By Fabian Peltsch
To get the ailing company back on track, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt reportedly plans to cooperate with CATL. However, CATL co-founder Pan Jian puts the plans into perspective. The company has other priorities in Europe.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row. The data indicates that the government's economic stimulus measures are slowly taking effect.
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Annalena Baerbock arrived in Beijing on Monday morning. She intends to discuss China's role in the Ukraine war with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Beforehand, she had clear words for Beijing's friendship with Putin.
By Fabian Peltsch
