China is casting doubt on Japan’s sovereignty over the strategically vital Okinawa island chain, located in close proximity to Taiwan. Three-quarters of all US military facilities in Japan are stationed there.
By Angela Köckritz
Cambodia and Thailand are accusing each other of escalating their border conflict. Phnom Penh is now even preparing a lawsuit alleging crimes against humanity.
By Marcel Grzanna
Myanmar’s military government is planning elections that have been met with skepticism by the United Nations and opposition groups. Meanwhile, the son of former head of government and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi fears that his mother may be dead.
By Yi Ling Pan
Chinese property developer Vanke is fueling fresh concerns about the country’s crisis-hit real estate sector. A potential default could trigger renewed turbulence in financial markets.
By Marcel Grzanna
Hong Kong’s last major opposition party has dissolved. A verdict in the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai is also expected on Monday.
By Leonardo Pape
According to the Philippines, three fishermen were injured during an operation by the Chinese Coast Guard in the South China Sea. China said it had carried out “control measures”.
By Leonardo Pape
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently criticized China's trade policy. EU Chamber President Jens Eskelund speaks of a 40% undervaluation of the national currency, the renminbi.
By Leonardo Pape
On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Mexico is introducing tariffs of up to 50% on imports from China and other Asian countries from 2026. The measures are intended to strengthen the domestic industry and respond to US pressure.
By Julia Fiedler
Horizon Robotics, a Chinese developer of high-performance chips for autonomous driving, intends to make its core development capabilities available to partners in future.
By Julia Fiedler
