According to GTAI, Germany is heading for a record trade deficit with China: Imports are likely to exceed exports by around EUR 87 billion in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
China is stepping up its tone in the Nexperia crisis. The Netherlands bears full responsibility for the turbulence in the global semiconductor supply chains, explains the Ministry of Commerce.
By Redaktion Table
While the US government assumes that US companies are exempt from all Chinese export controls on rare earths, the EU Commission only confirms the withdrawal of some Chinese export controls for EU companies.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Japan’s national currency urgently needs stimulus to end its downward trend. But the central bank is not even thinking of intervening, preferring to put up with complaining consumers and companies.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese charm offensive is often underestimated in the West. Yet it is extremely effective, especially in the Global South.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has extended the 30-day visa-free entry for several countries, including Germany, until the end of 2026. Sweden has been added to the list.
By Fabian Peltsch
The new Leibniz research network will develop advisory services for German policymakers and support scientific cooperation with a particular focus on research security.
By Angela Köckritz
Trump claims that Xi has assured him that he will not attack Taiwan during his term of office. However, Taiwan was not an issue in the talks between the two heads of state. Trump evades the question of the US defense of the island.
By Yi Ling Pan
Spain’s King Felipe VI is visiting China in mid-November. Madrid wants to deepen the dialogue with Beijing and promote Chinese investment – despite criticism from Washington and growing scepticism in other EU countries.
By Fabian Peltsch
