In a surprise move, the UK is withdrawing its judges from Hong Kong’s Supreme Court over the National Security Act. “We have seen a systematic erosion of liberty and democracy in Hong Kong,” British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in London on Wednesday, explaining the decision. Since the introduction of the Security Act, freedom of […]
It has been almost two years since representatives of the European Union and China gathered for a summit meeting. In 2021, the meeting, which was actually scheduled annually, was canceled, and possible dates were repeatedly postponed. The online conference on Friday, however, now comes at an inopportune time for both sides. The 27 EU member […]
It has been almost two years since representatives of the European Union and China gathered for a summit meeting. In 2021, the meeting, which was actually scheduled annually, was canceled, and possible dates were repeatedly postponed. The online conference on Friday, however, now comes at an inopportune time for both sides. The 27 EU member […]
The influx of disinformation from China to Europe has increased significantly in the past year. This is according to the 2021 activity report of the Strategic Communication Task Forces and Information Analysis Division. It is part of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and identifies foreign disinformation, lies and influence from abroad.Above all, disinformation in […]
The influx of disinformation from China to Europe has increased significantly in the past year. This is according to the 2021 activity report of the Strategic Communication Task Forces and Information Analysis Division. It is part of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and identifies foreign disinformation, lies and influence from abroad.Above all, disinformation in […]
Evergrande is insolvent – that has been clear for months. Nevertheless, aformal insolvency of the real estate group isstill not in sight. In Germany, people would have long since called it a protracted insolvency. In China, however, companies have enough leeway to keep delaying the end. Elske Fehl-Weileder, an expert in Chinese insolvency law, explains […]
Evergrande is bankrupt – that much has been clear for months. Still, a formal bankruptcy of the real estate group is not in sight. In Germany, the company would long have been charged with bankruptcy fraud. In China, however, companies have enough room to delay the inevitable. Elske Fehl-Weileder, an expert in Chinese bankruptcy law, […]
Lance Zhou is the new CEO of US electric car manufacturer Phoenix Motorcars. Zhou was previously CEO of Karma Automotive, a US manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles. From 2015 to 2018, he was President of Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive.
Patricia Flor’s career has taken her to all corners of the earth. And now it’s clear what her next stop will be: The top diplomat will become German ambassador to Beijing. Flor can draw on years of experience in German and European diplomacy. Her posts in Japan and responsibility for the Indo-Pacific have taken her […]