Sweden wants the freighter "Yi Peng 3" to return to Swedish waters. However, due to maritime law, the country has no legal authority to enforce this.
By Amelie Richter
Donald Trump wants to hold China accountable for supplying fentanyl precursors to Mexico. Ten percent import duties will apply from day one of his presidency. Whether this surcharge is already part of the sweeping 60 percent Trump announced remains unclear.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense has spotted a Chinese balloon over the sea north of the island for the first time in six months.
By Marcel Grzanna
China wants to turn the low-altitude sector into a trillion yuan market by 2030. A new authority is to oversee the development.
By Amelie Richter
The trade dispute has caused particular concern in France, where cognac producers fear for their important export market China. Brussels now wants to take action against the provisional tariffs at the WTO.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese engineers and scientists have developed a cable winch system for use in extreme ocean depths. It is designed to lay submarine cables in the Mariana Trench.
By Angela Köckritz
COP29 revealed just how deep the rift is between developed and developing countries. One thing is clear: the climate process will become less dominated by the US and the EU in future – and will be shaped more by China and the various interests of the BRICS countries.
By Amelie Richter
China wants to expand its anti-subsidy investigation into European milk imports. Meanwhile, Bernd Lange, Chairman of the EU Parliament's Trade Committee, sees the possibility of an agreement on EV tariffs.
By Amelie Richter
China is extending its entry restrictions to nine more countries from November 30. This means that visa-free entry now applies to 38 countries. The visa-free duration of stay for citizens of all countries participating in the program will be extended to 30 days.
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According to the US Chamber of Commerce, the US government wants to impose new export restrictions on China. This could see up to 200 more Chinese chip companies placed on a list of companies that most US companies are not allowed to supply.
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