For the planned EU-India free trade agreement to become a success story of rules-based cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world, both sides must be willing to tolerate mutual criticism, write Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt in this opinion piece.
By Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt
Our column “China Perspective” features contributions by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week, it focuses on Nie Weiping – a legendary Go player, confidant of powerful political figures and a rare firsthand witness to the youth of Xi Jinping.
By Redaktion Table
China’s industrial overcapacity is yielding an unexpected advantage in AI. Massive investment in hardware and infrastructure is creating an ecosystem for everyday AI applications that few other countries can match.
By Angela Huyue Zhang
US tariffs and China’s rise are fundamentally reshaping trade patterns across East Asia. As companies from Japan and South Korea shift production to the United States, domestic industrial bases in the region face the risk of sustained contraction.
By Keun Lee
For decades, Japan defined itself as a pacifist state. But that era is over. Today, restraint comes at a cost.
By Taniguchi Tomohiko
Propaganda slogans are a central instrument of political influence and indoctrination in China. In the past, their impact has often had devastating consequences for the population. That is one reason why few people dare to study them.
By Johnny Erling
As AI superpowers, the USA and China have a special responsibility: in order to minimize the risk of military escalation, abuse by terrorists and economic shocks, both countries must cooperate more closely despite their rivalry.
By Jake Sullivan
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week focuses on the myth of Zhou Enlai: why China’s most revered political figure to this day was at once a moderating statesman, Mao’s loyal executor, and a master of political staging.
By Redaktion Table
Germany is facing demographic change and a growing shortage of skilled workers, while India has a vast pool of young talent. A strategic partnership with India as a “best friend” could secure economic growth and strengthen Germany’s geopolitical relevance.
By Dietmar Müller- Elmau
The growing conflict between the United States and China can hardly be defused under Donald Trump. To find a way out of the chaos of polarized relations, a political turning point is required.
By Stephen Roach
