Janet Yellen does not rule out sanctions against Chinese banks. "They want to trade with Russia, but they do not want their banks sanctioned," the US Treasury Secretary explained on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch
Retail sales rise a little, the unemployment rate falls slightly and even the battered real estate market is improving somewhat. Why the Chinese economy may have turned the corner and what challenges await in the new year.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese government urges primary and secondary schools to include artificial intelligence in their curricula. Even school beginners should gain their first experience with AI.
By Angela Köckritz
Joe Biden has given TikTok until January 19 to sell. The company has exhausted almost all legal options. All eyes are now on the next occupant of the White House – but he won't be moving in until January 20.
By Jörn Petring
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited China's head of state and party leader Xi Jinping to his inauguration. Putin is not on the guest list.
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The EU's 15th sanctions package also directly sanctions Chinese companies. The move is to be confirmed on Monday.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese EV start-up Jiyue is in serious financial difficulties. As a joint venture between the established car manufacturer Geely and the leading tech company Baidu, it actually stands for the direction in which Chinese automotive companies are headed, experts say. Employees now fear layoffs.
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Tomato sauce and tomato paste have long been under suspicion of having been produced using forced labor in the region of Xinjiang. A recent report has now cited chemical tests on the products.
By Manuel Liu
During her time in office as German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021, Angela Merkel visited the People's Republic twelve times, traveling not only to Beijing, but all over the country. However, her biography hardly mentions anything about these experiences. Johnny Erling, who witnessed Merkel's trips as Beijing correspondent, tries to fill in some of the gaps.
By Amelie Richter
