The Arctic is becoming a strategic linchpin. NATO is increasingly concerned about rising military activity by a Chinese-Russian alignment.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Commission is confident of reaching a political agreement with India to sign a free trade pack by the end of January. However, CBAM remains a sticking point in the negotiations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
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 property developer Vanke has been allowed to defer the repayment of a ¥1.1 billion bond coming due shortly. Credit analysts believe that, like other financially strained Chinese property developers, Vanke is pursuing a broader debt restructuring.
By Leonardo Pape
After approving the construction of a new Chinese embassy in the UK, Beijing has pledged full compliance with all legal requirements. The decision comes ahead of an expected visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China next week.
By Leonardo Pape
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
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 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
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
