EU diplomats said they were denied access to the court hearing of Chinese artist Gao Zhen. The regime critic, known for satirical depictions of Mao, is accused of defaming national heroes.
By Amelie Richter
The average age of Chinese citizens who draft a will has dropped by almost a decade since 2013 – and women still make up the majority of will-writers.
By Angela Köckritz
China once again has more billionaires than the US. Stock market gains and the AI boom are the main drivers behind a massive increase in the number of super-rich individuals.
By Angela Köckritz
The planned move by fast-fashion giant Shein into the traditional Parisian department store BHV is causing fierce controversy. From Wednesday, the Chinese group will open a permanent sales area there for the first time.
By Amelie Richter
On the National Day of the People's Republic, President Xi Jinping emphasizes the Party's leading role in the development of the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan. China's 76th founding day was celebrated with a flag ceremony on Tiananmen Square.
By Leonardo Pape
Jerome A. Cohen, a pioneer of Chinese law and an important source of inspiration for US-China relations, has died at the age of 95. For decades, he shaped debates on trade, human rights and the rule of law in China.
By Amelie Richter
China's authorities want to curb online content that they believe promotes violent or hostile sentiments in society. This also includes pessimistic comments about the weakening economy.
By Julia Fiedler
In August, youth unemployment in China rose to its highest level since 2023. The basis for calculating the statistics was adjusted at the time. The government wants to get more young people into work with support programs.
By Julia Fiedler
China's cyberspace administration has summoned the lifestyle app Xiaohongshu. The platform, which has around 320 million users, is accused of neglecting its responsibility when moderating content.
By Fabian Peltsch
