China announces provisional anti-dumping duties on cognac – yet another turn of the screw in the ongoing customs dispute between Brussels and Beijing. Other possible steps should alert Berlin in particular.
By Amelie Richter
China's economic stimulus program disappoints analysts and investors. The stoked optimism has quickly faded. However, despite the absence of important measures to boost consumption for the time being, the economy could benefit in the coming year.
By Jörn Petring
Taiwan's ex-President Tsai Ing-wen is traveling to the Czech Republic. She is also expected to meet high-ranking politicians from other countries.
By Marcel Grzanna
From teachers to bank employees: More and more Chinese are being forced to hand in their passports to the authorities. Beijing wants to protect its people from "intellectual pollution" abroad.
By Redaktion Table
South Korea is selling more weapons to the Philippines. The heads of state agree that growing tensions with China necessitate such deliveries.
By Marcel Grzanna
Next Thursday, Taiwan's President William Lai will speak on the 113th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China. The country is expecting military threatening maneuvers from the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
The USA's most important foreign policy challenge is hardly discussed in the election campaign. Instead, China is being made the scapegoat for problems that US politicians are responsible for. Instead of preparing for conflict, the USA should seek dialogue.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese stocks have made an impressive rally since the end of September. However, analysts warn that the positive sentiment could quickly evaporate if the Chinese government does not follow up on its stimulus program.
By Jörn Petring
The EU's countervailing duties against state market distortion also receive considerable support from the business community. However, associations and institutes are calling for the talks to continue.
By Marcel Grzanna
