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While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.
By Andreas Landwehr
The upcoming meeting of the CP Central Committee is seen as a landmark for the next five-year plan. International companies are publicly promoting their interests ahead of the meeting, while Chinese players are primarily using the structures of the party-state.
By Leonardo Pape
The United States government is toughening its tone towards China: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses Beijing of supporting Russia’s war machine through massive oil purchases. At the same time, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticizes the new export restrictions on rare earths as a “power grab in the global supply chain.”
By Amelie Richter
New port charges and US sanctions against a Chinese oil terminal are pushing up freight rates for supertankers to multi-week highs.
By Amelie Richter
According to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Chinese government is prepared to extend visa-free entry for Spanish nationals. Under the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain has a fairly good relationship with China.
By Leonardo Pape
Following the failure of an espionage trial, the British government is defending itself against accusations from the opposition that it is not standing up to China. Prime Minister Starmer now wants to release evidence from the trial.
By Leonardo Pape
The trade ministers lament the Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and hope to diversify supply chains. In the short term, however, they do not want to take any measures that could lead to an escalation.
By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann