After the United States seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, China has sharply criticized the move. China is the largest buyer of Venezuelan crude oil.
By Julia Fiedler
Manuel Vermeer has advised European companies in India and China for more than 30 years. Over that time, he has witnessed sweeping reforms in both countries – under very different conditions. While India’s vast market promises scale effects, Vermeer nonetheless advises some companies against pursuing investment plans there.
By Julia Fiedler
The United States has approved an arms package for Taiwan worth USD 11.1 billion. Militarily, it strengthens deterrence against China; politically, however, it risks stalling in Taiwan’s parliament – and could even undermine international support.
By David Demes
To help de-escalate the fighting along the Cambodian–Thai border, China’s special envoy for Asian affairs traveled to Phnom Penh ahead of an upcoming ASEAN meeting.
By Ning Wang
In an effort to reduce dependence on China for critical raw materials, Luxembourg-based mining group ERG and a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp have signed a supply agreement for gallium.
By Ning Wang
Nine automakers meet all five criteria for automotive data security. The voluntary assessment focuses on how vehicle data is collected, handled and protected.
By Julia Fiedler
Trade wars significantly increase global CO2 emissions, according to new research. The redirection of supply chains leads to less efficient production pathways and shifts emissions-intensive manufacturing to countries with higher carbon intensity.
By Qiyuan Xu
China has sharply criticized what it says is the largest US weapons delivery to Taiwan to date. The arms package includes, among other things, missile systems, howitzers and anti-tank missiles.
By Amelie Richter
After strong price gains this year, China’s stock markets are consolidating. Tech stocks continue to trade at elevated valuations, as seen most recently in the IPO of chip developer MetaX. Analysts expect more moderate gains in 2026.
By Jörn Petring
