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RCEP against China's vulnerability

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest trade agreement in the world, enters into force in January 2022. RCEP is part of China’s larger push to regionalize trade, secure supply chains in its neighborhood, and thereby reduce its vulnerability to supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. RCEP also aims to open new markets for Chinese companies in the region. Establishing a level playing field and higher environment and labor standards are not RCEP’s top priority: in these areas it lags behind China’s existing trade agreements with developed economies.

By Redaktion Table

China in den VAE

Arab Emirates follow China's blueprint

The Arabian Peninsula offers companies great potential for new business relationships. But while Europeans only make money selectively, Chinese companies invest across the board in all sectors of the local economy. They provide their own information technology – and with it, the surveillance state and their own standards.

By Marcel Grzanna

Covid medication as a way away from zero covid

Omikron once again bolsters the leadership's resolve: China does not intend to deviate from zero-covid until virtually no one needs to from Covid anymore. Novel medication could be the key. Chinese companies are researching at full speed.

By Redaktion Table

Wall Street's growing dependence on China

The head of JP Morgan makes a joke about the Communist Party – and appears remorseful afterwards. This shows just how dependent the international banks are on the Chinese market. The current liberalization of the financial market paradoxically increases the influence of Chinese authorities over US companies.

By Ning Wang