A conflict over Taiwan could escalate rapidly. Japan, South Korea, and the US troops stationed there are in danger. North Korea and Russia could also get involved.
By Andreas Landwehr
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
The Chinese national currency remains significantly undervalued. This gives China an advantage in the global markets. However, this monetary policy also harbors considerable risks for the second-largest economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is not the only country pursuing economic and geopolitical strategies in the Arctic. Other Asian states are also positioning themselves. Most of them are concerned with security and energy. Singapore even fears for its existence.
By Fabian Peltsch
New threats of punishment show how serious Beijing is in its fight against ruinous competition. The anti-involvement campaign is also included in the new five-year plan.
By Jörn Petring
On social media, a younger generation is discovering a fascination with Chinese culture and lifestyle. The trend reflects a yearning for an alternative to a West that feels increasingly unstable. This kind of China-projection has a long tradition.
By Fabian Peltsch
Given India’s sheer size, the European Commission was willing to make concessions it would not have accepted in other negotiations. Even so, most reactions to the free trade agreement have been positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge and Julia Dahm
With the purge in the military, Xi Jinping is tightening his grip on power. The allegation of treason against the top general is being met with skepticism. Taiwan can breathe a brief sigh of relief.
By Andreas Landwehr
According to a Taiwanese research report, China’s push into high-tech manufacturing and geopolitical competition is increasingly coming at the expense of the broader population. The authors point to a new class divide and a rise in system-critical protests.
By David Demes
Malaysia is the world’s second-largest location for rare earth processing after China. This creates opportunities for Germany and Europe – but the United States and China are already staking out their interests.
By Leonardo Pape
