Energy and defense: Putin and Xi press ahead with pipeline project
Without Beijing’s support, Moscow would not be able to wage its war against Ukraine the way it does. But that comes at a price: a greater dependence on China.
By Viktor Funk
Without Beijing’s support, Moscow would not be able to wage its war against Ukraine the way it does. But that comes at a price: a greater dependence on China.
By Viktor Funk
China is complaining about the EU’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. At the same time, its own Orders 834 and 835 reach deep into the strategic autonomy of foreign companies.
By Marcel Grzanna
Roadmap 3.0 lays out in detail how China intends to shape the global market. According to industry observers, the chances are good that it will succeed, because the rest of the world is unlikely to follow the European path.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Without Beijing’s support, Moscow would not be able to wage its war against Ukraine in the same way. But that support comes at a price: growing dependence on China.
By Viktor Funk
Taiwan’s government is trying to calm concerns triggered by Donald Trump’s remarks after his visit to China. It is hoping that Trump might speak directly with Lai.
By Angela Köckritz
The European Union wants to direct financial resources more deliberately in line with strategic interests in the future. In Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized in particular the importance of the Global Gateway strategy as a geopolitical investment instrument.
By Amelie Richter and Arne Schütte
The trial of Chinese medical doctor Zhiteng Z. is drawing strong attention among Chinese people living abroad. Long queues formed outside Berlin’s Moabit Criminal Court on Monday. While official Chinese media have barely covered the case, it is being discussed intensively on Chinese online platforms.
By Fabian Peltsch
To cushion the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East, Tokyo is digging deep into the debt toolbox. The effects are already being felt in the yen, equities, and government bonds.
By Manuel Liu
The summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could reduce the extreme risks associated with global economic developments. The likely winners are easy to identify.
By Shang-Jin Wei