China's economy has not recovered as hoped since the Covid pandemic ended. The Ministry of Finance has now announced further steps to stimulate the economy. However, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an remained tight-lipped on the details.
By Amelie Richter
Former top judge Sam Hou-fai is the new Chief Executive of the former Portuguese colony of Macau. Beijing welcomed the election result and praised Sam as a "team player."
By Fabian Peltsch
The new book by SZ correspondent Lea Sahay describes where the Chinese dream is crumbling. A medical emergency took her deep into the country's ailing healthcare system.
By Redaktion Table
According to insiders, the Chinese car manufacturer Chery assembles its vehicles in former Russian plants of manufacturers such as Mercedes and Volkswagen.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions against three companies and ten executives associated with the US military for selling weapons to Taiwan.
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In his first speech on National Day, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te rejected Chinese territorial claims and defended Taiwan's sovereignty in unusually clear terms. As expected, China's Foreign Ministry reacted harshly.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to state media reports, former Deputy Central Bank Governor Fan Yifei has been sentenced to death for corruption.
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The world eagerly awaits the US election, but regardless of the election result, the challenges for the relationship between Washington and Beijing remain. However, the worst-case scenario of a conflict can still be avoided.
By Amelie Richter
The security situation in Pakistan is tense ahead of the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Special rules are to apply to Chinese citizens.
By Amelie Richter
