Ai Weiwei compares the cancellation of his exhibition in London to measures taken during the Cultural Revolution. He also drew criticism over a tweet about the influence of Jews.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China's current phase of economic weakness will continue for some time.
By Felix Lee
The bank of billionaire Bao Fan has announced his resignation. He disappeared a year ago under mysterious circumstances.
By Fabian Peltsch
The European and Indo-Pacific heavyweights were absent from the EU-Indo-Pacific Forum. Brussels wants to use the summit to counterbalance China's influence in the region. However, the EU's efforts to win over the countries are being overshadowed by geopolitical issues.
By Amelie Richter
The young entrepreneur Huang Hongxiang wants to help Chinese companies make their foreign investments more sustainable and better align them with conditions on the ground. The demand for a better understanding of Chinese companies is huge in places like Africa, he says in an interview with Fabian Peltsch. However, the Chinese side, in particular, continues to stonewall in many cases.
By Fabian Peltsch
Four and a half years after the 2019 pro-democracy protests, a Hong Kong court has found four people guilty of rioting for taking part in the storming of parliament. The maximum sentence is seven years in prison.
By Redaktion Table
The German Henkel group will buy the Vidal Sassoon brand from its competitor, Procter Gamble, in China for 300 million dollars. The Vidal Sassoon portfolio generally offers hair care products in the premium segment.
By Redaktion Table
By choosing the priest Peter Wu Yishun, the government in Beijing and the Vatican have appointed a third bishop in just one week – proof that relations are slowly improving after decades of dispute.
By Felix Lee