The government of Niger has expelled three Chinese oil executives – a drastic step in a dispute over unequal wages. The dispute revolved around foreign employees receiving high salaries while local workers earned significantly less.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese authorities want to monitor food safety more closely along the entire supply chain. Following food scandals, inspection and quarantine certification procedures for meat products will be tightened, among other things.
By Leonardo Pape
Canada has sharply criticized the executions of four individuals who held both Chinese and Canadian citizenship. The Chinese Foreign Ministry, however, pointed to the rule of law in the country.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Almost one-sixth of 16 to 24-year-olds in China's cities are unemployed. Overall, the nationwide unemployment rate in cities has reached its highest level in two years. Most recently, the National Bureau of Statistics had excluded students from the unemployment data.
By Leonardo Pape
China and Germany are continuing their energy partnership and exchanging views on energy efficiency.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Argentina is allowed to export poultry to China for the first time in two years. The lifting of the ban is also linked to China's tariffs on American agricultural products.
By Emily Kossak
Tencent significantly exceeded market expectations in the fourth quarter. The success of games such as "Dungeon Fighter Mobile" and efforts in the field of artificial intelligence contributed to an 11% increase in revenue.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following the raids of the previous week, the first charges have now been brought. The Belgian public prosecutor's office has also extended the searches.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Chinese EV manufacturers are gaining ground in Europe. However, an analysis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation concludes that the EU could take some steps to protect the domestic industry.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Lower energy prices are at the heart of the action plan for the metal and steel industry. The Commission intends to adopt the plan on Wednesday – in response to new US tariffs and China's massive overcapacity.
By Amelie Richter
