The tariffs China had threatened on EU dairy products will take effect on Feb. 13. However, the duties are significantly lower than expected.
By Leonardo Pape
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) fears for security in Germany as surveillance technology from Chinese manufacturers is increasingly being used. The WUC has filed lawsuits in Spain and France.
By Marcel Grzanna
The main point of contention remains quotas for beef and lamb exports, which led to the collapse of talks in 2023.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Control of the chip manufacturer Nexperia will continue to be taken away from the parent company Wingtech. The court in Amsterdam also confirmed the decision to suspend the former CEO Zhang Xuezheng.
By Leonardo Pape
Employees of the Nanjing Museum have been involved in illegal art trading for years. An investigation uncovered how donated works were passed on for commercial sale in the '90s.
By Fabian Peltsch
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kallas warns of China's economic pressure and emphasizes the diversification of trade and security partnerships considering the increasingly unreliable USA.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese captain of the “NewNew Polar Bear” rejects the blame for the damage to several submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. According to the public prosecutor's office, Finland has not yet received a response to its request for legal assistance from Hong Kong.
By Leonardo Pape
An ex-military man from the USA in Germany unsuccessfully offered secret data to China. The Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced the man to a prison term for secret service agent activities.
By Leonardo Pape
According to the German government, the German economy can benefit even more from the EU Global Gateway Initiative. The funds mobilized for Global Gateway are far behind the sums for China's New Silk Road Initiative.
By Antonia Zimmermann and Leonardo Pape
China is investing heavily in its own satellite-based internet, which combines military and civilian purposes. This development could permanently change global communication markets and the military balance of power.
By Amelie Richter
