The port of Guangzhou, South China's largest shipping hub, opened a direct route to the Peruvian mega port of Chancay on Tuesday.
By Katrin Klein
After over four years in prison, four of the forty-seven democracy activists on trial in Hong Kong have been released. But the shadow of the National Security Law lingers.
By Fabian Peltsch
Demand for fully electric luxury cars is declining in China. Porsche also feels the effects. Profits fell by 42 percent in the first quarter.
By Emily Kossak
China has increased its military spending again in 2024. Last year, global military expenditure grew more than ever since the end of the Cold War. The region could drift into a dangerous arms spiral.
By Emily Kossak
This summer, Indian pilgrims will once again be able to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region. The route had been closed since summer 2020.
By Emily Kossak
China's President Xi Jinping will visit the financial metropolis of Shanghai this week. In light of the trade war with the US, the trip is intended to highlight technological progress and economic security.
By Katrin Klein
According to an insider, the US government is considering a significant reduction in tariffs against China. So far, the Chinese leadership has been skeptical of rhetorical attempts at rapprochement on the US side.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Parliament is in final talks with China to lift sanctions against MEPs and normalize relations. Since 2021, parliamentary dialog has been virtually blocked by reciprocal sanctions.
By Amelie Richter
The EU officially lodges an appeal against China in the WTO dispute over certain intellectual property rights. Beijing confirms receipt of the appeal and emphasizes its cooperation in the rules-based trading system.
By Amelie Richter
Egypt is a long-standing ally of the USA. However, the latter is withdrawing from the region under Trump. Egypt and China have now conducted joint military exercises for the first time.
By Katrin Klein
