China has pushed back against claims that it is seeking to exploit the Greenland crisis for its own benefit. At the same time, state media are urging Europe to rethink its security relationship with the United States.
By Fabian Peltsch
The European Commission has postponed the Industrial Accelerator Act by one month. The distribution of strategic raw materials from European stocks could become a point of contention.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU wants to improve the supply of life-saving medicines. Parliament aims to reduce dependence on third countries such as China and strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s pharmaceutical industry.
By Redaktion Table
China has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. It remains unclear whether the government in Beijing will accept.
By Redaktion Table
China is shipping fewer rare-earth magnets to both Japan and the United States. This month, Beijing has imposed an export ban on dual-use goods bound for Japan.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission wants to better protect Europe’s communications networks and is introducing a joint risk assessment with member states. If Huawei and ZTE are once again classified as high-risk suppliers, they will have to be removed from critical parts of 5G networks.
By Corinna Visser and Fabian Peltsch
A Chinese influencer used his multimillion-strong following to manipulate stock prices. Regulators have now imposed a steep fine and banned him from securities trading for three years.
By Julia Fiedler
At the World Economic Forum, China’s vice premier appealed to the fairness of China’s trading partners. He also warned that Chinese interests should not be harmed by others’ free-trade deals.
By Marcel Grzanna
China invested almost twice as much in the New Silk Road in 2025 as in the previous year. Investments and construction contracts in the oil and gas sector dominated China’s foreign investment activity.
By Nico Beckert
China nearly doubled its investments in the Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, reaching a record level. Investments and construction contracts in the oil and gas sector dominate Beijing’s overseas engagement.
By Nico Beckert
