Corruption, intrigue and allegations of leaking secrets. China’s purge wave in the military has brought down the top general. How combat-ready is the People’s Liberation Army?
By Andreas Landwehr
US President Trump is threatening Canada with new tariffs. After years of icy relations, Ottawa and Beijing agreed to move closer in trade disputes. Trump sees this as “a Chinese takeover of Canada”.
By Ning Wang
In its new defense strategy, the United States is prioritizing deterring China in the Indo-Pacific through military strength. At the same time, it signals a turn away from European partners and a reduction in support for Ukraine.
By Nana Brink and Julia Fiedler
KfW’s current portfolio in India totals more than €10 billion. Executive Board member Christiane Laibach calls the fast-growing country – with its large domestic market and dynamic transformation agenda – a prioritized partner. She welcomes the free trade agreement between India and the EU.
By Amelie Richter
BYD is pushing its international expansion. After more than one million overseas sales last year, the figure is set to rise significantly in 2026.
By Julia Fiedler
India plans to sharply cut import tariffs on cars from the European Union, according to sources. Under the planned free trade agreement, duties could fall from as high as 110% to 40%.
By Julia Fiedler
The European Union and Vietnam will upgrade their relationship during a visit by European Council President António Costa to Hanoi on Thursday. This is expected to lead to greater cooperation across several areas, including research, technology, energy and critical raw materials.
By Julia Fiedler
For the planned EU-India free trade agreement to become a success story of rules-based cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world, both sides must be willing to tolerate mutual criticism, write Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt in this opinion piece.
By Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt
The Arctic is becoming a strategic linchpin. NATO is increasingly concerned about rising military activity by a Chinese-Russian alignment.
By Marcel Grzanna
