A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU warns that the business sentiment of Chinese companies suffers from unequal treatment. Nevertheless, the majority expect trade and economic relations between China and the EU to continue to develop positively.
By Marcel Grzanna
The course for the coming year will be determined at the Central Economic Conference this week. The Politburo already announced further aid for the economy in the run-up to the conference. Beijing is also bracing itself for new US tariffs under Trump.
By Jörn Petring
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports a doubling of Chinese warships near the island. Security circles expect a new round of military drills.
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A recent survey shows that an uncertain economic outlook and subdued demand weigh on Chinese private businesses. Over 63.3 percent reported that they had suffered losses or a profit decline.
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Beijing reports that it is closely monitoring events in Syria and hopes for stability. Ousted ruler Assad was in China as recently as 2023 and met with Xi. Meanwhile, Trump is making demands of Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
The names of the panda cubs at Berlin Zoo were officially announced on St. Nicholas Day. Meng Hao 梦好 and Meng Tian 梦甜 are called Leni and Lotti in Berlinese. Their godparents are Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, and China's ambassador, Deng Hongbo.
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"America First" was not always the top priority for the potential next US ambassador to China. As a businessman, David Perdue had relocated several jobs from the United States to Asia. Since working for Trump, his attitude has changed massively, and he rarely talks about his past.
By Redaktion Table
Despite the social media hype, Huawei's new smartphone model has been met with mixed reactions. This is mainly due to the operating system, which is no longer compatible with Android, and the less advanced chips.
By Fabian Peltsch
