Explosion in Shandong: Chemical plant bursts into flames.
An explosion has rocked a chemical plant in Shandong. The authorities have reported deaths and injuries.
By Emily Kossak
An explosion has rocked a chemical plant in Shandong. The authorities have reported deaths and injuries.
By Emily Kossak
Despite Temu's international success, Pinduoduo struggles with weak demand in its domestic market. The group's quarterly profit fell by almost half. Reasons include the ongoing real estate crisis and recent US tariffs.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwanese authorities are currently reviewing more than 747,000 identity documents. The aim is to counter political infiltration by China. The measure has been met with criticism.
By Emily Kossak
Ukraine's intelligence service claims China has been supplying critical goods to Russian military companies. Beijing firmly rejects Kyiv's accusations.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's pharmaceutical market is plagued by bribery and price fixing. In 2020, the government introduced a review system. Now it will be revised.
By Emily Kossak
In the negotiations on the supply chain law (CSDDD) and corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD), it is still unclear which demands will prevail. The EU Ombudsman is also investigating whether the European Commission has complied with the Better Regulation Guidelines.
By Marc Winkelmann
During a speech in Berlin, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested using the loss of confidence in the US to strengthen the international role of the euro. If the EU acts wisely, this could become a "global euro moment."
By Redaktion Table
The AI Act has not even been fully implemented and the Commission is already holding out the prospect of changes. They could become part of the planned digital omnibus.
By Corinna Visser
The online retailer Shein is accused of breaching European consumer law with fake discounts and deceptive product labels. The Commission has given the company one month to respond. This is a new accusation by the Commission against Asian online retailers.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU has committed 44 oil and gas companies to develop geological CO₂ storage facilities by 2030. This is intended to drive forward emissions reduction and CO₂ removal. The NGO Clean Air Task Force calls this a "milestone."
By Nico Beckert