Due to the gloomy economic outlook, many consumers in the People's Republic are cutting back on their spending. Online retailer PDD now feels the effects.
By Manuel Liu
Since 2023, China has been conducting a campaign to combat telecommunications scams – in Myanmar. Now, more than 1,000 people have been arrested in a raid.
By Manuel Liu
The National Security Law could put Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai behind bars for the rest of his life. On the 93rd day of the trial, he has his say for the first time.
By Marcel Grzanna
An influential commission is calling on the US Congress to revoke the preferential status that was promised in 2000 before China joined the WTO. It would be one of the most aggressive measures taken by the USA to date.
By Manuel Liu
A market research survey revealed that the US manufacturer sold significantly fewer iPhones for the Chinese holiday than in the previous year. Its competitor Huawei, of all companies, recorded an increase.
By Manuel Liu
Hong Kong's government feels vindicated by the verdicts in the Hong Kong 47 case. Nevertheless, the city's security minister is considering an appeal in order to obtain longer prison sentences in individual cases.
By Marcel Grzanna
The incident is reminiscent of a similar event in 2023, when the Baltic Connector between Finland and Estonia was damaged.
By Amelie Richter
According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is planning to make China more accountable for access to the European market with stricter regulations for clean technologies.
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On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two addressed key issues such as the war in Ukraine and joint trade. Taiwan and the EV tariffs were also discussed.
By Amelie Richter
The ban will come into force one day after publication in the Official Journal and will initially apply for three years. The Xinjiang region in particular will come under the spotlight as a result of the ban.
By Amelie Richter
