Daily brief
China has overtaken the United States to become Germany's top trading partner, according to new trade data.
China is hiking imports of Russian crude oil as purchases from India retreat.
Chinese drones are reaching Russia via Thailand, with exports surging since 2022.
The US plans to unveil a platform aiming to bypass internet censorship in China, Iran, and other countries.
Souring ties between Japan and China may continue to squeeze retailers operating in both markets.