The fronts in the trade conflict between the US and China are hardening – and Beijing is preparing to strike back. With targeted tariffs on US agricultural goods, China could hit America's economy hard and cause more US products to enter the EU market.
By Amelie Richter
Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, announced an investigation into whether TikTok adequately protects children's privacy. In the UK, social media has been obliged to filter out harmful material on its platforms since last year.
By Emily Kossak
The bubble tea brand Mixue celebrated a successful Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. The company has already overtaken competitors such as Starbucks and McDonald's.
By Emily Kossak
The Philippines seem to be spared from the Trump administration's foreign policy blows: The defense agreement between the Philippines and the US remains unchanged, says the Philippine ambassador to the US.
By Emily Kossak
The exchange of blows between Trump and Zelenskiy has also made waves in China – state media talk about a crisis of confidence within the West. On social networks, the mood fluctuates between mockery and unexpected respect.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following Trump's announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing threatens to take countermeasures. Beijing declared the accusation of fentanyl smuggling to be unfounded.
By Fabian Peltsch
For fear of data leaks and arrests, China advises its top AI researchers not to travel to the USA. Those who do travel must report their plans and submit a report on their return.
By Fabian Peltsch
Thailand has deported a group of detained Uyghurs to China. China did not explicitly confirm the return. UN human rights experts had previously warned against the transfer.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying will be the new head of the cooperation initiative with Central and Eastern European countries after it had lost relevance in recent years.
By Leonardo Pape
As part of its billion-euro cost-cutting program, Mercedes-Benz plans to cut its personnel costs by a quarter by 2027 and also cut numerous jobs in China.
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