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Trade in China: EU companies caught between the fronts.

The global economy is characterized by growing uncertainty, and European companies in China are right in the middle of it. A local survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows the extent to which geopolitical tensions between the USA and China are now also affecting European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well prepared.

By Lukas Knigge

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Direct investments: Parliament in favor of stricter controls.

With new rules, the European Parliament wants to better protect security-relevant sectors such as media, raw materials and infrastructure from foreign investors. There are plans for mandatory review procedures and more intervention rights for the Commission. However, a Council draft indicates resistance: Several states want to significantly weaken the requirements.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

EU companies caught between the fronts: 'Turning point for global supply chains'

The global economy is experiencing growing uncertainty – and European companies in China are caught in the center. A flash survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows how much geopolitical tensions between the US and China have begun to affect European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well-prepared.

By Amelie Richter

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Economy: Education strategy gives China an edge over India.

A study has compared the educational strategies of China and India and their influence on economic development: While China successfully focused on broad primary education, India focused on its elite – with far-reaching consequences.

By Katrin Klein

Feature

Diplomatic triad: Why Beijing sits on three chairs these days

Partner, competitor and systemic rival? The People's Republic fulfills the conditions for each relationship status in three different places almost simultaneously. The primary focus is on commemorating the end of World War II in Moscow. However, a meeting in Geneva is likely to provide substance.

By Marcel Grzanna

Opinion

Side by side on the Red Square: Xi and Putin in the shadow of history

When Vladimir Putin delivers his speech in the stands on Red Square on May 9 with the cry "For Russia! For victory! Hurrah!" to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Xi Jinping will be sitting at his side. It is a well-calculated signal to the domestic audience and the world amid a geopolitical hardening of fronts.

By Redaktion Table

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Service sector: Lowest level since September 2024.

Despite unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter, the Chinese economy struggles with uncertain consumers. The service sector grew at its slowest pace since September 2024.

By Emily Kossak

Analyse

Drone production: Taiwan seeks to become a global hub

Taiwan aspires to become a global drone manufacturing hub. The goal is to reduce the West's dependence on China and strengthen its own defense. However, technological deficits and China's pressure on supply chains slow down progress.

By Andreas Landwehr