The economic conflict between the United States and China continues to escalate. US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 34 percent on imports from China and Taiwan. Beijing has already responded by tightening investment barriers and is preparing for further escalation.
By Amelie Richter
Confucius Institutes at six of Australia’s top universities have closed in recent months. The country fears these institutes may be used to spread Chinese propaganda.
By Leonardo Pape
Language barriers and limited access to information make employee participation more difficult in Chinese-owned companies in Germany. However, there have been no reported attempts to actively obstruct works councils.
By Leonardo Pape
More trade, less protectionism: That was the credo of the EU Trade Commissioner's China trip. After the visit, he appeared confident that both sides are ready to tackle bilateral and global challenges.
By Manuel Liu
At the first economic dialogue in five years, China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to strengthen trade in the region in order to promote free trade against the backdrop of Trump's tariffs.
By Ning Wang
The pressure from Beijing has consequences: The signing of the port sale in Panama will not take place on April 2 as expected. Chinese state media criticized CK Hutchison once again.
By Manuel Liu
In order to guarantee food security, Beijing has announced the development of arable land. In the long term, land currently protected from agricultural use will also be used for this purpose.
By Ning Wang
At a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his French counterpart Barrot agreed to hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues this year. There were fewer initial details about the meeting of EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovic.
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Taiwanese military personnel have once again been convicted of espionage. The case is a prime example of Beijing's intensified espionage activities on the island.
By Manuel Liu
China's influence on research and education has also occupied the negotiators in Berlin. One of their proposals for a coalition agreement is to strengthen China research.
By Amelie Richter
