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After Panama's court annulled contracts from the Chinese CK Hutchison Group for port operations on the Panama Canal, China reacted sharply. The Hong Kong Office for Panama Affairs described the ruling as absurd and threatened considerable political and economic consequences.
By Amelie Richter
China's economy will grow primarily through exports in 2025, while domestic demand will remain weak. Slower interest rates and ongoing challenges in the real estate market are expected in the coming year.
By Redaktion Table
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
The Chinese national currency remains significantly undervalued. This gives China an advantage in the global markets. However, this monetary policy also harbors considerable risks for the second-largest economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany and Singapore want to work together in the future on artificial intelligence, future technologies such as quantum or biotechnology, clean tech, and defense technology. Both countries aim to cooperate closely in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese New Year travel season has begun. Even before the official holidays begin, companies and authorities can expect delays.
By Leonardo Pape
China is driving forward the expansion of coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. At the same time, emissions from coal-fired power generation are falling. Think tanks have clear demands for the new five-year plan.
By Nico Beckert
The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.
By Manuel Berkel