The position of Chinese ambassador to the EU has been vacant since this spring. Now there is a successor for Fu Cong: Cai Run is set to become the new Chinese ambassador to the EU. He has been ambassador to Israel since 2021
By Amelie Richter
The Third Plenum is traditionally considered a defining moment for China's economic policy. However, this was the case at a time when different views competed with each other in the Party. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look at the wording.
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China held a military exercise north of Taiwan. Despite the exclusion zone, a Japanese destroyer appeared in the area. Beijing speaks of a "deliberate provocation."
By Michael Radunski
US President Joe Biden is concerned about the state of Hong Kong – and therefore renewed the "national emergency" regarding the city. The office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong reacts with harsh criticism.
By Michael Radunski
Israeli venture capital firm DST Global is investing in Xiaohongshu, China's fastest-growing social media platform. Since Beijing's crackdown, foreign investors have largely avoided China's tech sector.
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The EU wants to set up a register on the risk of forced labor in regions and industries from 2026. The organization Human Rights Watch is calling for a specific industry to be included in the database.
By Amelie Richter
The leadership in Beijing operates an intricate propaganda apparatus that keeps an eye on China's public opinion. To guide it in the desired direction, so-called writing groups 写作组 publish influential articles in the party media under pseudonyms pretending to be individual authors.
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The German dispute over how to deal with Huawei is coming to an end. The result is a compromise that tries to please all parties. However, in the end, of course, nobody is happy: Telekom and Huawei – but also those criticizing the close ties to China.
By Michael Radunski
The business model of Chinese online retailer Temu is increasingly influencing Western providers such as Amazon. Its parent company, Pinduoduo, has already completely revolutionized online retail in China. However, as with TikTok's parent company ByteDance, security concerns are growing.
By Fabian Peltsch
