The European Chamber is warning about China’s new supply chain rules. Vague wording, it says, could lead to legal conflicts and sanctions for European companies.
By Amelie Richter
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is hitting China especially hard as the largest buyer of Iranian crude oil. The supply gap is forcing Beijing to recalibrate its energy imports. That could even push it toward cooperation with the Trump administration.
By Manuel Liu
At the Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Forum in Beijing, the industry discussed cost pressures and structural dependencies. Nio CEO William Li called for industry-wide standards for batteries and chips.
By Julia Fiedler
The Iran war is worsening the US energy problem and threatening its AI infrastructure. China, by contrast, is using its robust energy base to secure decisive advantages in the global AI race.
By Björn Ognibeni
Starting May 1, China will eliminate tariffs on goods from 53 African countries. In light of growing trade restrictions worldwide, Beijing hopes to secure resilient supply chains in Africa.
By Angela Köckritz
South Korea and Poland want to quickly turn their existing framework agreements into concrete action. The focus is on arms deliveries and resilient supply chains.
By Marcel Grzanna
Rising capital demand in key industries is making lending in Japan by foreign banks look likely again. Since 2006, the market has been tightly regulated by the financial watchdog.
By Marcel Grzanna
Andhra Pradesh wants to become the first Indian state with its own ecosystem for testing and certifying quantum technologies.
By Fabian Peltsch
More time, less immediate pressure, and sensitive differences kept out of the spotlight for now: From China’s perspective, the postponement of the summit with Donald Trump improves the conditions for negotiation.
By Jörn Petring
