Some of the tech group Meituan's food delivery staff will receive social benefits. Competitor JD advertises on social media with insurance for employees. Courier service companies in China have repeatedly come under criticism due to allegations of exploitative working conditions.
By Ning Wang
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi plans to travel to Moscow soon. His Russian counterpart Lavrov announced the visit following bilateral talks on the sidelines of a G20 ministerial meeting.
By Leonardo Pape
Former ICBC Vice President Zhang Hongli has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court. Zhang is accused of embezzling funds worth over 24 million US dollars. Due to Zhang's cooperation with the authorities, the execution of the sentence will be postponed for two years.
By Ning Wang
After Meta, TikTok has also reduced its content moderation. Insiders report layoffs in the security department – the company refuses to comment on possible consequences.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese professional soccer club Shandong Taishan has withdrawn from the Asian Champions League in the current competition. By dropping out of the final group game, the club is continuing the inglorious history of Chinese soccer.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is planning a gradual opening: Strategic sectors such as telecommunications, biotechnology and medical services are to become accessible to foreign investors.
By Emily Kossak
The Federal Police has cooperated with several Chinese security authorities in recent years. It has also exchanged information with authorities suspected of being partly responsible for human rights violations in the People's Republic.
By Emily Kossak
China is stepping up the protection of its rare earths. To this end, it is calling for proposals to control mining, processing and exports.
By Emily Kossak
Clean energy is becoming an important pillar of the Chinese economy. Three "new" industries are primarily responsible for this.
By Emily Kossak
China wants to help pave the way for peace talks in Ukraine. However, it stresses that President Xi Jinping's four-point plan is crucial.
By Marcel Grzanna
