The EU's free trade agreement with Indonesia sends out a signal, says economist Max Zenglein. Discussions about economic dependencies on China are also taking place in Southeast Asia.
By Leonardo Pape
China's central bank is unimpressed by the interest rate cut in the USA. They want to focus exclusively on domestic indicators.
By Marcel Grzanna
TikTok is at a geopolitical crossroads: an alleged deal between Trump and Xi could bring the app under the control of tech oligarchs in the US, while China continues to control the algorithm. Whoever determines the data and content in future could not only shape trends, but also influence public opinion and political realities.
By Amelie Richter and Fabian Peltsch
China's export controls on rare earths are causing bottlenecks in Europe: only 19 out of 141 licenses applied for have been approved, according to a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. Companies are facing production stoppages and millions in losses.
By Amelie Richter
The EU will sign a free trade agreement with Southeast Asia's strongest economy on Tuesday. Whether the agreement will ensure greater independence from China is out of politicians' hands.
By Marcel Grzanna
Instability in the Himalayas, power struggles in South East Asia, ongoing crises in Pakistan – the conflicts in India's neighborhood are on the rise and increasingly threaten New Delhi itself. Refugee flows, the threat of terrorism and China's growing attempts to exert influence make it clear that the world's largest democracy can no longer rely on its strategic autonomy, but must take a more active role in stabilizing the region.
By Nirupama Rao
Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, known for her reports from Wuhan at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, was again convicted of "disturbing public order."
By Fabian Peltsch
