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First post-pandemic EU-China summit in Beijing

The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

By Alina Leimbach

Dangerous situation on the border with Myanmar

The situation in the border region between China and Myanmar is becoming increasingly dangerous. Heavy fighting is raging between rebels and government troops. Chinese organized crime is reportedly also active. Beijing responded with a military drill in the region.

By Christiane Kuehl

Li for tighter supply chains and against decoupling

China is stepping up its charm offensive to attract foreign investment and plans to build "closer partnerships with all countries." Premier Li Qiang campaigned for these goals at the opening of a supply chain trade fair, which was being held for the first time.

By Carolyn Braun

CHINA EU

First post-pandemic EU-China summit in Beijing

The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

By Amelie Richter

Gabrielius Landsbergis

Lithuania: Trade dispute with China is over

According to the Lithuanian foreign minister, China and Lithuania have settled their trade dispute. Although trade has not been fully restored, it has been "more than compensated" by trade with other Indo-Pacific countries.

By Amelie Richter

Shein reportedly plans IPO

The Chinese fashion portal Shein is cheaper than Primark and faster than H M. The company now plans to land a big international coup – and reportedly wants to raise the necessary capital on the stock market.

By Carolyn Braun

Person holding mobile phone with logo of UN climate change conference COP28 Dubai on screen. Stuttgart, Germany - 03-25-2023: Person holding mobile phone with logo of UN climate change conference COP28 Dubai on screen in front of web page. Focus on phone display. Copyright: xZoonar.com/TimonxSchneiderx 20081766

Climate Commissioner Hoekstra: traveling for the climate

This week marks the start of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. EU Climate Commissioner Hoekstra has been traveling the world for weeks to prepare a negotiation result in Europe's interests at COP28. There are groundbreaking issues on the agenda.

By Lukas Knigge