The Indian Ministry of Commerce aims to cut red tape to facilitate foreign investment. To do so, however, it must allow stakeholders more time than it has in the past.
By Marcel Grzanna
One year on, business leaders, observers and the opposition are assessing the Merz administration’s China policy. Despite numerous initiatives, there remains a wide gap between aspirations and reality.
By Manuel Liu
Beijing is fostering a private space industry ecosystem to achieve its space goals more quickly. Europe has long since left it behind. Why European companies have reason to fear “New Space” made in China.
By Peter Michael Schneider
China wants to create a society that is supportive of childbirth. This is unlikely to lead to a rise in the birth rate. However, the policy could further undermine the status of women in Chinese society.
By Redaktion Table
With its vision of a new world order, China can step into the vacuum left by the US. But going along with this is risky – especially with regard to Taiwan.
By Andreas Landwehr
From Friday onward, almost all African countries will be able to export goods to China duty-free. But Beijing is pursuing its own economic interests, which are not necessarily a reason for celebration in Africa.
By Lucia Weiß
To diversify their supply chains, Brussels and Washington are betting on price floors and joint procurement. It remains unclear whether these efforts will be enough to break China’s dominant position.
By Antonia Zimmermann
At the EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Brunei, the EU had hoped to secure the status of a comprehensive strategic partnership. But Southeast Asia wants to see first how serious the Europeans really are.
By Jeremias Lin
The Beijing Auto Show has definitively evolved from a traditional auto show into a technology showcase. The future: Manufacturers will deliver entire ecosystems comprising software, robotics, and mobility.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU is pursuing free trade and security agreements in the region as it seeks to strengthen its position amid rising geopolitical tensions.
By Antonia Zimmermann
