Can and should the EU become more involved in resolving tensions with China? A coordinated European approach is all the more important today, as trade is becoming increasingly political. At the same time, actions such as the creation of the Taiwan Office in Lithuania need to be better coordinated. Otherwise, the EU will be forced to collectively represent policies that are dictated by individual member states.
By Redaktion Table
Evergrande has run out of money – that much is clear. The company cannot even present its annual balance sheet. This process shows: Large corporate bankruptcies often do not end with bankruptcy proceedings. Especially in China, an agonizingly long phase of denial of reality usually follows instead.
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Russia is not the only problematic partner for China. North Korea is also stirring up trouble with a never-ending series of missile tests. Beijing needs Pyongyang and therefore must continue to defend Kim's actions.
By Christiane Kuehl
Global demand for liquefied natural gas has spiked due to Russia's assault on Ukraine. Forecasts predict that China will become the largest importer in 2022. On the global market, the People's Republic is thus a direct competitor to Germany. But China is much better prepared for the new fight for LNG.
By Ning Wang
