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USA-China: Trump downplays conflict

In a TV interview, the US President appeared surprisingly conciliatory. He claims that the United States gets along well with China.

By Emily Kossak

19.02.2023, Bayern, München: Kaja Kallas, Ministerpräsidentin von Estland, nimmt an der Sicherheitskonferenz teil. Die 59. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz (MSC) findet vom 17. bis zum 19. Februar 2023 im Hotel Bayerischer Hof in München statt. Foto: Sven Hoppe/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++
News | EU foreign policy

EU-China dialogue: Kallas meets Wang in Brussels

On July 2, the EU and China will meet in Brussels for the 13th Strategic Dialogue. The focus will be on bilateral relations, the EU-China summit and current foreign policy crises.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

E-commerce: How TikTok could change the industry from the ground up

TikTok Shop has been live in Germany since March, but it has not yet taken off – although the first brands are achieving considerable success. Experts see strategic potential behind the concept, which has the power to change the industry.

By Amelie Richter

Opinion

China Perspective: Labubu achieves what Confucius Institutes could not.

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to the "soft power" of the People's Republic. The international success of the plush monster proves that the country can do more than just TikTok and sports medals.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Emissions trading: China plans important CO2 caps in 2027

China plans to accelerate its emissions trading system reforms and introduce CO2 caps for select industrial sectors starting in 2027. Until now, the ETS has remained largely ineffective due to the lack of such caps. However, the government is leaving itself an escape hatch.

By Nico Beckert

Feature

Consumption: Why Beijing's strategy is not sustainable

China’s domestic consumption has recently seen a surprisingly strong upswing. Amid escalating tariff tensions with the United States, this surge is a welcome boost for the Chinese economy. But without structural reforms, the current buying spree may fizzle out just as quickly as it began.

By Jörn Petring

Opinion

War and tariffs: Double shock to the world economy

A new war in the Middle East and a destructive tariff conflict: This double blow is hitting an already fragile global economy with full force. Even if a temporary ceasefire seems possible, the prospects for a global recession have worsened significantly.

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