Fearing propaganda and espionage, Taiwan has stepped up its crackdown on citizens who illegally possess Chinese passports. China's state media has already responded.
By Ning Wang
China has announced an improvement to the departure tax refund policy. Under the motto "Buy now, refund now", VAT will be refunded directly upon purchase and not on leaving the country.
By Ning Wang
It is the first time in many years that Beijing has claimed a previously unoccupied stretch of land in the South China Sea. State media showed photos of officials presenting a Chinese flag on a sandbank.
By Manuel Liu
The multinational steel group ArcelorMittal wants to cut up to 600 jobs in France. In response, France intends to step up efforts to protect the European market from Chinese steel.
By Ning Wang
Bosnia's High Representative Christian Schmidt blocks state subsidies to Milorad Dodik's ruling party. The Srspka president was able to evade arrest by the Bosnian state police on Wednesday evening.
By Stephan Israel
The Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor plans to develop an electric car model abroad for one of China's oldest car brands. In parallel, the young company aims to partner with Ferrari.
By Ning Wang
At a bilateral meeting, South Korea expressed concern about a Chinese steel structure off the west coast of the Korean peninsula. The background to this are territorial disputes.
By Ning Wang
The European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP) is making progress. The responsible committees in the EU Parliament agreed to a compromise yesterday, which will now form the basis for the trilogue with the member states.
By Stephan Israel
Speedometer fraud is to be made more difficult. This is a measure proposed by the Commission as part of the revision of EU regulations on road safety and registration procedures. As co-legislators, the ball is now in the court of Parliament and the Council.
By Markus Grabitz
