New rare earth mines are being built in eastern Myanmar under the protection of an armed militia. China is using the mining areas in Shan State to secure its supply of strategically important raw materials – despite ongoing unrest in the region.
By Amelie Richter
Thailand fears that Chinese tourists will stay away. Ahead of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, the country has cut the power to a city in Myanmar. Thousands of kidnapped Chinese are said to have been forced to participate in online scams there.
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Civil war is raging on the border between Myanmar and China. Traditionally, China has sided with the military junta. But this time, Beijing hesitates to support the military. The focus is on economic interests, geostrategy and online scams.
By Michael Radunski
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
In the course of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing is carrying out tens of thousands of projects abroad. China's global infrastructure project is regularly criticized for human rights abuses. A new study by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre has now compiled 679 allegations against China and its companies.
By Nico Beckert
In his annual press conference, Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised controversial issues – and made China's positions clear: In Hong Kong, the politicians there must "love their motherland", and the accusations of genocide in Xinjiang are "rumors". He called for more cooperation with the USA but, at the same time, forbade Washington to interfere in internal affairs. With regard to the ILO's forced labor requirements, he promised "efforts". However, there were no concrete announcements.
By Frank Sieren
