The US and China want to prevent misunderstandings in the waters around the People's Republic by ensuring constant communication with each other. The overall aim is to prevent an unwanted escalation.
By Redaktion Table
A few days before the 35th anniversary of the suppression of the democracy movement on Tiananmen Square, Hong Kong police arrested six people for posting "messages with seditious intent."
By Felix Lee
Taiwan will not be allowed to attend the annual meeting of the World Health Organization. The island's government did not receive an invitation on Monday. Yet Taiwan's cooperation would be particularly important for the prevention of pandemics.
By Michael Radunski
The Politburo wants to mitigate financial risks more effectively. According to Xi Jinping's statements, the main aim is to strengthen the Party's control over the financial sector. The state press did not provide details of the new rules that have been adopted.
By Christiane Kuehl
China is increasing spending on the development of its chip industry. To this end, Beijing is launching another multi-billion investment fund, to which the Ministry of Finance is contributing large sums of money.
By Redaktion Table
Several heads of state and government from the Middle East will travel to China this week for a cooperation forum between China and the Arab states. Xi Jinping intends to give a keynote speech.
By Michael Radunski
China's highest security official Chen Wenqing has called for a "normalization" of the fight against terrorism in Xinjiang. Many experts now see Xinjiang as the epitome of state-organized forced labor in China.
By Michael Radunski
The seven leading Western industrialized nations accuse China of flooding foreign markets with products at dumping prices. At the end of their meeting, they said they were considering taking steps at the World Trade Organization.
By Redaktion Table
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
