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Investigation: Son of reform-minded former vice premier under fire.

The son of former Politburo member Liu He is under suspicion of corruption. This means that his reform-minded father could also get into trouble.

By Marcel Grzanna

European Defense Mechanism: Think tank Bruegel proposes model for defense financing.

A new institution modelled on the European Defense Mechanism is to be created to help Europe to arm itself faster and more cost-effectively and to create a single defense market.

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Billion-euro raw materials investments: EU and Central Asia forge strategic alliance.

The EU and the Central Asian states have deepened their partnership with the first summit in Samarkand. The focus was on investment in infrastructure, critical raw materials and green energy – and a geopolitical signal.

By Amelie Richter

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TikTok sale: Trump extends deadline.

US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok once again. The US government had originally planned to announce a decision before the weekend, but developments surrounding the tariffs have now led to a second deadline extension.

By Ning Wang

Obesity: China's population has a weight problem.

Obesity in the Chinese population is growing rapidly. The ailing healthcare system faces billions in costs, which could swallow up a quarter of China's healthcare budget.

By Ning Wang

Radio Free Asia: Programs in Mandarin, Tibetan and Laotian discontinued.

Radio Free Asia has been forced to reduce its programs after the US drastically cut funding. Broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Laotian have been discontinued, and broadcasting times have also been drastically reduced.

By Ning Wang

Climate target 2040: Proposal will be presented 'before the summer.'

The EU climate target for 2040 is still in limbo. The deadline for updating the European climate law has now been postponed until June or July.

By Lukas Knigge

Omnibus: European Parliament votes in favor of postponement.

The CSRD and CSDDD will be introduced later than originally planned. The decision was clear – now MEPs want to change the content of the directives.

By Marc Winkelmann

TikTok: Decision on forced sale imminent.

The TikTok forced sale is entering the hot phase – the US government plans to announce its decision before the weekend. While Amazon and OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are bidding, China is an unpredictable factor.

By Amelie Richter