Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects China as a security guarantor in the event of a ceasefire. Russia had once again suggested Chinese involvement.
By Leonardo Pape
Diplomats from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agreed at a meeting in Kabul to deepen security cooperation. Both neighboring countries border China’s Xinjiang region.
By Ning Wang
Boeing is negotiating a mega deal with China, according to Bloomberg: up to 500 aircraft could be ordered – the first major order since Trump took office. Insiders say Airbus is also on the verge of a similarly large order.
By Julia Fiedler
Nigeria has deported 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Since mid-August, more than 100 suspects have been expelled as part of an offensive against international cybercrime networks.
By Julia Fiedler
The White House is now running its own account on the Chinese video platform TikTok. This comes even though US President Donald Trump personally paved the way for a possible ban on the app in the United States.
By Marcel Grzanna
According to a media report, Beijing plans to gradually phase out smaller plants and selectively modernize outdated facilities. The new regulation favors chemicals used in artificial intelligence, robotics and semiconductors.
By Manuel Liu
In the trial of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, his lawyer defended support for individual rights in his closing argument on Wednesday. Prosecutors say there is "overwhelming evidence" against Lai.
By Manuel Liu
On his trip to Indonesia, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is discussing ways to reduce German companies’ dependence on China. He describes the world’s third-largest democracy as an "emerging economic power."
By Sara Sievert
China plans to draw Afghanistan more tightly into the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and begin mining projects there later this year. The focus is on rich lithium, copper and iron reserves.
By Julia Fiedler
Nvidia is developing an AI chip for China that is expected to be more powerful than the H20 chip. The first test units are expected to be delivered as early as next month.
By Emily Kossak
