In addition to the trade talks in Sweden, a high-level US economic delegation is set to travel to China soon. Both sides are also working toward a visit to China by US President Trump.
By Ning Wang
An attempt to vote out one-fifth of the members of parliament in Taiwan has failed. Supporters of the vote wanted to send a message to China.
By David Demes
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China called for a global AI framework and rules. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton were also guests at the conference.
By Ning Wang
Heavy rainfall around Beijing and in northern China has claimed the lives of at least two people. Thousands had to flee from the floods. The authorities are warning of further rainfall, flooding and landslides.
By Ning Wang
In recent years, China's industrial policy has led to massive overcapacity in key sectors such as electric cars, solar cells, and robotics. The reason for this is a centrally controlled subsidy model under which local governments want to build up their own “champions” – often all in the same industries, as Hong Kong economist Heiwai Tang explains.
By Julia Fiedler
Yet another food scandal has rocked China: Over 200 children from Gansu have been hospitalized with lead poisoning. It's not just because the authorities are turning a blind eye.
By Emily Kossak
JD.com wants to take over the German electronics retailer Saturn and Media Markt. The German parent company Ceconomy confirms advanced negotiations with the online giant from China.
By Ning Wang
The leadership in Beijing now sees the price war that has erupted in many sectors as a problem and wants to take countermeasures. In the end, EU leaders are taking home more than they expected from the EU-China summit.
By Manuel Liu and Till Hoppe
