China is shipping fewer rare-earth magnets to both Japan and the United States. This month, Beijing has imposed an export ban on dual-use goods bound for Japan.
By Redaktion Table
US tariffs and China’s rise are fundamentally reshaping trade patterns across East Asia. As companies from Japan and South Korea shift production to the United States, domestic industrial bases in the region face the risk of sustained contraction.
By Keun Lee
A Chinese influencer used his multimillion-strong following to manipulate stock prices. Regulators have now imposed a steep fine and banned him from securities trading for three years.
By Julia Fiedler
China invested almost twice as much in the New Silk Road in 2025 as in the previous year. Investments and construction contracts in the oil and gas sector dominated China’s foreign investment activity.
By Nico Beckert
Powered by strong exports, China has hit its growth target. But the model is increasingly coming at Europe’s – and Germany’s – expense. A course correction is not in sight.
By Jörn Petring
Germany’s car industry in China is under pressure – but apocalyptic scenarios miss the mark, says auto expert Beatrix Keim. While Volkswagen and its peers have sharpened their strategies, Beijing is preparing to put a hard stop to the unchecked growth of domestic carmakers.
By Julia Fiedler
China’s birth rate declined again in 2025, hitting a new historic low. Despite government incentives to encourage marriage and childbearing, the country’s demographic crisis continues to deepen.
By Yi Ling Pan
China nearly doubled its investments in the Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, reaching a record level. Investments and construction contracts in the oil and gas sector dominate Beijing’s overseas engagement.
By Nico Beckert
