China has made impressive gains in terms of innovation power, overtaking even the US in some indicators. However, there still are significant gaps to the US and the EU in terms of generating revenue from IP and the share of IP-intensive industries in the national GDP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The authorities in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, have arrested several individuals. They are suspected of having collected information about Uyghur people and organizations on behalf of China.
By Redaktion Table
China cuts the five-year mortgage reference rate by 25 basis points. With this record move, the central bank hopes to boost the ailing property sector and thus the economy as a whole. However, it remains questionable whether this will work.
By Christiane Kuehl
Many Chinese are overweight. The social pressure to be skinny is greater than in the West, especially on women. This is why many place their hopes in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. Chinese companies are already producing generics.
By Fabian Peltsch
China cannot singlehandedly lower global energy prices, but it can tackle deflation at home. After years of maintaining a conservative macroeconomic policy stance, the time has come for a new round of fiscal and monetary expansion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a stock exchange statement, the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles announced plans to enter the market for high-end luxury models. BYD also wants to buy back more shares to support the share price.
By Carolyn Braun
China is shifting the status quo off Taiwan: China says there are no Taiwanese waters from which its own fishermen and coastguard boats need to stay away. And China is immediately pressing ahead with the new practice.
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After 24 years, China lifts its ban on Spanish beef imports. Both countries also agree on closer cooperation in various economic sectors.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Commission opens an investigation into TikTok. It suspects a whole series of potential breaches of EU law, including the protection of minors.
By Falk Steiner
