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
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
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
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
Relations between Beijing and the Vatican have historically been challenging. To this day, there are no regular diplomatic relations between the leadership of the Catholic Church and the People's Republic of China. However, a rapprochement may be imminent, much to Taiwan's dismay.
By Felix Lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet again in July to build on their visit to Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov will hold talks on the sidelines of an SCO summit.
By Carolyn Braun
Until April, BMW reportedly imported cars containing components from sanctioned Chinese suppliers to the US – even though the car manufacturer was aware of this since January at the latest.
By Redaktion Table
Power generation from wind farms and photovoltaic systems grows strongly in China. In the first quarter of 2024, it was 25 percent higher than in the previous year. In contrast, the consumption of coal-fired power has declined.
By Christiane Kuehl
Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian is the third minister in Premier Li Qiang's new government to lose his post. The accusations are "serious violations of discipline and law" – which stands for corruption.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC is capable of remotely shutting down its chip production in the event of a Chinese invasion. The Dutch machine manufacturer ASML has assured US officials of this.
By Carolyn Braun
