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The shopping spree of state-owned enterprises is over
Global direct investment from the People's Republic increased only marginally last year, a team of researchers from the think tank Merics and Rhodium Group reported in a recent study. FDI in Europe is far from previous peaks. New EU rules could further dampen investment appetite. continue reading →
Halting the global technology divide
The attempt of all large economic areas to take a leading position in key technologies at the expense of everyone else is a costly process. A more efficient and cost-effective way is to cooperate internationally in a division of labor. After all, not every economy can be at the top. If everyone tries to do everything on their own, growth and prosperity will suffer. continue reading →
New sanctions complicate mission for US diplomat
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman originally wanted to ease tensions between the US and China during her mission. But shortly before her arrival in Tianjin on Sunday, Beijing added fuel to the fire, making her mission all the more difficult. In retaliation for punitive measures taken by the US against representatives of the […] continue reading →