The United States calls on Vietnam to reduce its dependence on Chinese high-tech. Fear of Chinese overcapacity is also growing within ASEAN.
By Emily Kossak
No other country is expanding its nuclear arsenal as quickly as China. However, two other countries possess more nuclear weapons.
By Emily Kossak
According to media reports, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce requires companies to provide sensitive business information to obtain export licenses for rare earths and magnets.
By Manuel Changming Liu
At a high-level dialogue in Brussels, both sides aim to coordinate their approach to environmental issues. Topics include a global plastics treaty, the biodiversity agenda and air pollution. A date has now also been set for the EU-China summit in July.
By Amelie Richter
China and the European Central Bank plan to cooperate more closely – including on reforming the global monetary system. A visit by ECB head Lagarde to Beijing sends a signal for economic cooperation amid growing trade conflicts with the US.
By Amelie Richter
German mechanical engineering companies have presented a China position paper in which they criticize Beijing's unfair subsidization of its companies. They call for political backing from Berlin and Brussels.
By Manuel Changming Liu
New rare earth mines are being built in eastern Myanmar under the protection of an armed militia. China is using the mining areas in Shan State to secure its supply of strategically important raw materials – despite ongoing unrest in the region.
By Amelie Richter
With a visit to Spain, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng signals the growing strategic partnership between the two countries – focusing on investment, trade and political rapprochement.
By Fabian Peltsch
China’s largest automakers have pledged to pay their suppliers within 60 days going forward. The move is based on a new regulation aimed at protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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With the official installation of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan in Fuzhou, the Vatican is signaling its intent to continue its controversial agreement with China.
By Fabian Peltsch
