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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Government representatives have announced a debt restructuring program for local authorities. Details on aid for the economy and the real estate market, which some experts had called for, remained open.
By Manuel 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 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 Liu
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 Liu
Trump's return to the White House is causing uncertainty in Taiwan. However, some voices also see an opportunity in his transactional understanding of international relations. Meanwhile, the Philippines are hoping for greater US involvement in the South China Sea.
By David Demes
The next US president has the power to break off relations with China on a whim. Since his last term in office, the executive has gained more power over foreign policy. Ironically, this makes the US more and more like its rival.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Before his election victory, Donald Trump announced tariffs of 60 percent on Chinese goods. As the next to move into the White House, he will likely put his plans into practice, says Joerg Wuttke, the former head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic. Wuttke expects that German companies will also feel the effects on the ground.
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