The toy chain Pop Mart is suing the 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab for copyright infringement. The legal dispute could clarify the legal boundaries of 3D printing in the consumer market.
By Fabian Peltsch
At the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s leadership cast the country as a pillar of stability in an increasingly unsettled global environment.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s foreign minister condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran in a rare call. Bilateral relations have deteriorated markedly since the Gaza war.
By Amelie Richter
Asian economies are primarily concerned about higher energy prices if the Iran conflict escalates. A prolonged war could significantly weigh on inflation and growth across the region.
By Amelie Richter
India and Canada are expanding economic ties despite a history of conflict. The new partnership aims to double trade volumes and deepen energy cooperation.
By Amelie Richter
The Philippines’ purchasing managers’ index has climbed to its highest level since 2017. However, rising energy prices following the US strike on Iran risk becoming a major drag on sentiment.
By Marcel Grzanna
Xiaomi has used humanoid robots on an automotive assembly line for the first time. The humanoids worked for three hours straight. Other companies are also pushing ahead with their robotics plans.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU is planning tougher public-procurement rules that prioritize European production. The new Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA) is meant to raise the share of EU-made materials and components.
By Amelie Richter
Created by Chinese journalists, the Journalists Home News Prize serves as a civil-society alternative to state awards. Despite censorship, Chinese reporters still spark debate with investigative work.
By Fabian Peltsch
At a symposium ahead of the Two Sessions, the NDRC consulted with business representatives. It also announced higher prices for gasoline and diesel.
By Redaktion Table
