The vast majority of Hong Kongers have ignored the district elections. The reason: following a fundamental electoral reform by Beijing, they only see it as a sham election. Despite this, the city government celebrates the election as "open and fair."
By Jörn Petring
Washington has frozen the assets of two officials and added three companies to its import ban list due to human rights concerns. Beijing calls it a gross interference in its internal affairs.
By Carolyn Braun
Another incident in the South China Sea: a Philippine boat and a Chinese coast guard ship collided. Beijing and Manila blame each other. Tensions between the countries escalate.
By Carolyn Braun
Despite massive advertising, voter turnout remains low. A computer failure leads to a chaotic election night. Three leading representatives of a pro-democracy opposition party were arrested.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese health authorities report a "fluctuating downward trend" in respiratory diseases in children. Concerns that a novel virus could be the cause of the wave of illnesses apparently do not confirm. The WHO also gives reassurance.
By Carolyn Braun
Jeremy Goldkorn's "The China Project" aimed to add more depth to reporting on China and ended up in political crossfire. Fabian Peltsch spoke with him about the serious accusations and the abrupt end of the platform.
By Fabian Peltsch
China stoically positions itself as a developing country at the current climate conference. This status brings advantages and fits in with Beijing's traditional role perception. But the narrative no longer is as convincing.
By Christiane Kuehl
At the first in-person meeting between the EU and China, it becomes evident that talks don't automatically become easier face to face. The EU side expresses concern about the trade deficit, but Xi doesn't really address it. New customs data reveal the magnitude of the issue.
By Amelie Richter
