The son of former Politburo member Liu He is under suspicion of corruption. This means that his reform-minded father could also get into trouble.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU and the Central Asian states have deepened their partnership with the first summit in Samarkand. The focus was on investment in infrastructure, critical raw materials and green energy – and a geopolitical signal.
By Amelie Richter
US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok once again. The US government had originally planned to announce a decision before the weekend, but developments surrounding the tariffs have now led to a second deadline extension.
By Ning Wang
Obesity in the Chinese population is growing rapidly. The ailing healthcare system faces billions in costs, which could swallow up a quarter of China's healthcare budget.
By Ning Wang
Radio Free Asia has been forced to reduce its programs after the US drastically cut funding. Broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Laotian have been discontinued, and broadcasting times have also been drastically reduced.
By Ning Wang
The TikTok forced sale is entering the hot phase – the US government plans to announce its decision before the weekend. While Amazon and OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are bidding, China is an unpredictable factor.
By Amelie Richter
Regarding the planned purchase of fighter jets, the Philippines has sent reassuring signals to China. The US Department of Defense had previously confirmed a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines.
By Leonardo Pape
China's leadership wants to strengthen the market by keeping prices stable. The party-state examines the prices of electricity, natural gas and grain, among other things.
By Manuel Liu
Following the earthquake in Myanmar, China intends to supply significantly more aid than the US. In Thailand, investigations are underway into the collapse of a skyscraper built with Chinese involvement.
By Leonardo Pape
Taiwan's government considers the 32 percent tariffs imposed by the US on the island inappropriate. The cabinet argues that Washington is partly to blame for the trade imbalance that is the basis for the new tariffs.
By Manuel Liu
