Even before COP29 kicked off, discussions raged as to whether climate action measures affecting trade should be on the agenda of this year's Climate Change Conference. At the center of the dispute: the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the announcement of higher local government debt, the head of the Chinese central bank, Pan Gongsheng, is following up. However, observers remain skeptical whether Beijing's steps will lead to a short-term economic boost.
By Amelie Richter
With his newsletter "Tracking People's Daily," Indian political scientist Manoj Kewalramani provides valuable insights into the logic of the Chinese propaganda apparatus and researches China's role in the world. However, he originally wanted to become a Bollywood star.
By Redaktion Table
With a port project in Peru, the People's Republic of China is sending a political signal of change to all of Latin America. However, with Chinese money, Beijing's influence on the country in the Andes is also increasing significantly.
By Marcel Grzanna
Is China facing a new trade war? Trump confidant Elon Musk could help Beijing to defuse a potential conflict. The tech billionaire is primarily looking out for his own interests.
By Jörn Petring
Donald Trump has announced tariffs of 60 percent on goods from China. Many Chinese exporters will then push into the European market, expects Jörg Wuttke, the former head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. Trump will also urge the Europeans to take his hard line on China.
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As of Monday, TSMC will be barred from supplying certain microchips to Chinese customers. The US order comes just a few weeks after one of its chips had been found in an AI processor by Chinese company Huawei.
By Manuel Changming Liu
In the sovereignty dispute over the Scarborough Shoal, the Chinese government rejects two laws passed in Manila on Friday. They are intended to strengthen the Philippines' maritime claims.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The EU had accused Taiwan of favoring domestic companies in tenders for offshore wind power contracts. The parties have now reached an agreement to avoid a WTO dispute.
By Manuel Changming Liu
