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Instead of focusing strictly and protectionistically on China, Germany needs an overall strategy for dealing with erratically acting autocracies. A comprehensive concept would finally create clarity for companies. In this way, companies would more likely show the behavior desired by the government when it comes to dealing with risks.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In December, the European Union passed a Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is designed to prevent exorbitantly subsidized foreign companies – especially from China – from gaining a competitive advantage in the European single market. Swiss competition and antitrust lawyer Adrian Emch fears that the regulation could harm EU companies more than Chinese ones. Frank Sieren spoke with Emch.
By Frank Sieren
Taiwan has been actively trying to diversify in trade destinations to reduce high reliance on exports to Mainland China. However, exports from Taiwan to the mainland and Hong Kong keep growing during the past decade, accounting for 38.7 percent of total export in 2022. The persistently high economic interdependence between Taiwan and Mainland China implies significant consequences for both sides in case of escalating decoupling scenarios.
By Experts Table.Briefings
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven trophies at the Oscars. Although the film is a wild mix of Asian and Western cinema, it was not shown in China. But for Asian immigrants in the United States, it gives hope for more social recognition.
By Gregor Koppenburg