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Trade: How China artificially reduces its surplus

The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.

By Marcel Grzanna

Papst Franziskus

Catholic Church: Beijing recognizes another bishop

The Chinese government has officially recognized another bishop. The 94-year-old had refused to join the state church. The recognition is also the result of a provisional agreement between the Vatican and Beijing.

By Carolyn Braun