Thailand and Cambodia are working on de-escalating their border conflict. The withdrawal of heavy weapons should take place by the end of the year.
By Redaktion Table
The US coffee chain is divesting control of its most important foreign business: Boyu Capital is acquiring a majority stake in Starbucks China for around USD 4 billion. The store network is to be adapted more closely to local consumer habits.
By Fabian Peltsch
China is stepping up its tone in the Nexperia crisis. The Netherlands bears full responsibility for the turbulence in the global semiconductor supply chains, explains the Ministry of Commerce.
By Redaktion Table
According to GTAI, Germany is heading for a record trade deficit with China: Imports are likely to exceed exports by around EUR 87 billion in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
India’s clean transition is faltering. A report by Mission Possible Partnership shows that despite planned projects, a lack of permits, outdated regulations and high financing costs stand in the way of implementation.
By Fabian Peltsch
While the US government assumes that US companies are exempt from all Chinese export controls on rare earths, the EU Commission only confirms the withdrawal of some Chinese export controls for EU companies.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Following Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s postponed visit to China, Berlin and Beijing have held a telephone conversation in an attempt to restart the dialogue. Both sides emphasized the importance of stable relations – but the Taiwan formula remains a delicate issue.
By Amelie Richter
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is traveling to China this week to discuss bilateral relations and Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, Estonia is in a dilemma over the opening of a Taiwanese representation in Tallinn.
By Fabian Peltsch
Spain’s King Felipe VI is visiting China in mid-November. Madrid wants to deepen the dialogue with Beijing and promote Chinese investment – despite criticism from Washington and growing scepticism in other EU countries.
By Fabian Peltsch
Trump claims that Xi has assured him that he will not attack Taiwan during his term of office. However, Taiwan was not an issue in the talks between the two heads of state. Trump evades the question of the US defense of the island.
By Yi Ling Pan
