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US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business

MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business

Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

BERLIN/SHANGHAI – The Chinese edition of ITB Berlin, ITB China – the country’s leading B2B travel trade show from May 27 to 29, 2025, in Shanghai – offers exclusive insights into the dynamic development of China’s travel and outbound market. … Continue reading Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

GENEVA –  For the first time in years, high-level delegations from the United States and China sat down in Geneva this weekend, aiming to de-escalate the prolonged trade war that has rattled global markets. Led by US Treasury Secretary Scott … Continue reading Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume