Billions in loans: How Pakistan fell into the trap
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
Ukraine asks the heads of China and the USA to attend the peace summit in Switzerland. The USA agrees. In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticizes Beijing for fuelling the war in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
Boeing is getting caught in the crossfire of the trade dispute between the US and China. The delivery of aircraft to China has been delayed for weeks, although around 85 737 MAX 8 aircraft are ready to be delivered to Chinese customers.
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Small floating solar parks have been under construction along the shallow east coast of China for some time. Now the construction of the world's largest offshore solar power plant has begun. The operator is a nuclear power company that wants to integrate its reactors with the solar plant.
By Christiane Kuehl
For the first time since 2019, the heads of government of China, Korea, and Japan will meet for a trilateral meeting at the beginning of next week. Bilateral meetings are also planned.
By Amelie Richter
Tesla has asked suppliers to manufacture components and parts outside of China and Taiwan from next year. The reason for this is said to be geopolitical risks.
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In Taiwan, protests against the opposition's reform plans continue. Demonstrators warn that if these plans go through, Taiwan could face "Hong Kong-like conditions."
By Fabian Peltsch
According to British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, British and US intelligence agencies have uncovered that "lethal aid" is being flown from China to Russia. However, Shapps did not present concrete evidence.
By Felix Lee
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released after four years in prison. She was detained for her critical reporting on the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
A 37-year-old British man accused of spying for Hong Kong was found dead in a park near London. He was due to appear in court on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch