China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to visit Vietnam starting Thursday. A state visit by Xi Jinping is also in the near future. China is Vietnam's largest trading partner, and both countries aim to deepen their trade relations.
By Fabian Peltsch
In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.
By Nico Beckert
The UN Committee against Torture criticized Denmark's plans to transfer asylum seekers to third countries such as Rwanda. However, the country intends to stick to its plans.
By Alina Leimbach
After Polish truckers, Slovakian truckers could soon also block the border with Ukraine. The drivers criticize dumping competition from Ukraine.
By Alina Leimbach
Finland's last border crossing to Russia will be closed this week. At least temporarily. The country continues to criticize Russia for facilitating border crossings.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU is considering to ban the import of Russian gas. Corresponding checks are part of the trilogue on the gas market regulation. However, according to an internal document, a mandatory embargo for EU member states has been dropped.
By Manuel Berkel
The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
By Alina Leimbach
€4 billion from the Covid recovery program are expected to flow to Germany by the end of the year. However, this is of little help to the traffic light coalition’s budget holders in the current crisis.
By Till Hoppe
For the first time in eight years, banks have granted fewer loans to companies. A consequence of the ECB's interest rate policy.
By Alina Leimbach
China is stepping up its charm offensive to attract foreign investment and plans to build "closer partnerships with all countries." Premier Li Qiang campaigned for these goals at the opening of a supply chain trade fair, which was being held for the first time.
By Carolyn Braun
