Crypto fraud: Cambodia deports alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi
Businessman Chen Zhi is at the center of a major international cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime scandal.
By Amelie Richter
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Businessman Chen Zhi is at the center of a major international cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime scandal.
By Amelie Richter
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi began a tour of four African countries on Wednesday. In Tanzania, the focus is in part on access to mineral resources. In Somalia, China aims to strengthen the central government in Mogadishu. Taiwan and Israel diplomatically recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland.
By Leonardo Pape
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin is seeking to ease EU-China relations during his visit to China and is pushing for “greater openness” in trade.
By Angela Köckritz
China is banning the export of dual-use goods to Japan, including rare earths, a commodity for which Japan relies heavily on imports from China.
By Julia Fiedler
China’s central bank plans to maintain an accommodative monetary policy in 2026 to support economic growth and boost domestic demand. At the same time, it aims to keep the yuan exchange rate stable.
By Julia Fiedler
A Dutch court will examine on Jan. 14 whether to open a formal investigation into the chip manufacturer Nexperia. The case concerns alleged mismanagement that is said to have disrupted semiconductor supplies for the automotive industry.
By Amelie Richter
During his state visit to Beijing, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is seeking to usher in a new phase in relations with China. His meeting with Xi Jinping underscores Beijing’s interest in closer economic cooperation, but also in greater alignment on security issues.
By Julia Fiedler
Following the renewed conviction of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced institutional reforms to combat corruption. Among other measures, the prime minister’s term is to be limited to ten years.
By Yi Ling Pan
Vietnam’s economy grew by eight percent in 2025, according to preliminary government data. In the fourth quarter, year-on-year growth accelerated to 8.46 percent. By comparison, economic growth had stood at around seven percent the previous year.
By Julia Fiedler
The ranking of the world’s largest automakers by market capitalization is shifting. While Tesla, Toyota, Xiaomi and BYD are holding on to the top four spots, Porsche has dropped out of the global top 10.
By Julia Fiedler