Li Qiang is the highest-ranking visitor from China to Switzerland in seven years. President Viola Amherd received him with military honors at a country estate near Bern. Li will speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.
By Amelie Richter
On the first stop of his Africa tour, China's Foreign Minister announced plans to deepen relations with Egypt. Wang Yi also spoke with his counterpart about the war in the Middle East.
By Lucia Weiß
A ceasefire has been reached in Myanmar with the mediation of China. However, this already appears to be fragile again.
By Fabian Peltsch
Porsche was able to boost its sales worldwide in 2023. In China, however, sales fell by 15 percent.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has appointed former UN Under-Secretary-General Liu Zhenmin as its new climate envoy. Liu succeeds internationally renowned Xie Zhenhua, who has resigned from office for health reasons.
By Christiane Kuehl
Mexico overtook China as the largest exporter to the USA in 2023 – the first time in 20 years. Despite de-risking, however, there are still lasting dependencies.
By Fabian Peltsch
Car sales in China increased in the double-digit range in 2023. This was due to a price war between manufacturers and the low offers for customers. But exports are also driving up sales.
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Beijing-based manufacturer BOE plans to build a new production facility for OLED displays in Chengdu. The aim is to help make China the leading global supplier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Brussels discussed a law to scrutinize European foreign investments, similar to the US model. The focus was also on concerns regarding the risk of outflows of security-relevant technologies to China via investments. It is now clear that the law will not be introduced for the time being.
By Amelie Richter
Hong Kong's national security police have taken the parents and sister of Hong Kong democracy activist Simon Cheng in for questioning. Bounties have been placed on Cheng and other dissidents.
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