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
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
President Prabowo is promising annual growth of eight percent. A more accommodative monetary policy by the central bank could make that goal easier to reach. Now concerns are growing that family ties could be used to exert influence over an institution meant to be independent.
By Marcel Grzanna
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
China’s birth rate declined again in 2025, hitting a new historic low. Despite government incentives to encourage marriage and childbearing, the country’s demographic crisis continues to deepen.
By Yi Ling Pan
At the 14th Party Congress, the future balance of power within the Communist Party of Vietnam will be decided. Incumbent General Secretary Tô Lâm is seeking to further consolidate his authority. An ambitious economic plan is also expected to be adopted.
By Yi Ling Pan
The transfer of former President Duterte to the International Criminal Court is now coming back to haunt President Marcos Jr. For the first time, he is facing an impeachment complaint.
By Marcel Grzanna
Planned US tariffs against European allies would primarily play into the hands of China and Russia, warned EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. DIW president Marcel Fratzscher is calling for a strategic turn toward China.
By Angela Köckritz
China secures iron ore from the Simandou mine in Guinea for the first time to strengthen its supply of raw materials. A ship carrying almost 200,000 tons of iron ore arrived in Zhejiang on Saturday.
By Angela Köckritz
