Opel may soon rely on technology from China. A possible partnership could significantly reduce development time and costs.
By Julia Fiedler
Vietnam’s consolidation of power in the offices of party chief and state president strengthens centralized decision-making and accelerates state action. For international companies, that creates opportunities – but also uncertainty.
By Amelie Richter
India is financing two major hydropower plants on the strategically important Brahmaputra River. The investments, worth more than $4 billion, are intended to meet growing energy demand and strengthen regional development along the border with China.
By Amelie Richter
China and Russia used their vetoes in the UN Security Council to block a resolution on safeguarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
By Amelie Richter
China’s car exports to the European Union surpassed the 1 million mark for the first time in 2025. At the same time, EU car exports to China fell by 43%.
By Julia Fiedler
China is using a new regulation to strengthen the security of its supply chains. The directive gives authorities a legal basis to respond to foreign sanctions and safeguard security of supply.
By Julia Fiedler
BYD in Brazil has been placed on a blacklist over scandalous labor conditions at a factory construction site. The listing restricts access to state financing and hits the automaker in a strategically important market.
By Julia Fiedler
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have concluded a defense and security declaration. Their relationship had been strained by an agreement between the Cook Islands and China.
By Ning Wang
Ma Xingrui, a Politburo member and former aerospace executive, is under investigation for corruption. The case marks the fall of a third senior figure from China’s top leadership body.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has reserved large sections of airspace without giving a reason. Experts see it as a sign of Beijing’s growing military readiness.
By Fabian Peltsch
