South Korea: Crisis management like in 1997
South Korea is heavily dependent on energy imports. Because shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been disrupted, Seoul has announced alternatives to ensure a steady supply.
By Marcel Grzanna
South Korea is heavily dependent on energy imports. Because shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been disrupted, Seoul has announced alternatives to ensure a steady supply.
By Marcel Grzanna
The expert commission “to review the security-relevant economic ties between Germany and China” is meeting initially without MPs. It will advise the Bundestag at a later stage. You can find the list of members here.
By Angela Köckritz
China is signaling willingness to cooperate with Southeast Asian countries on energy security. The Chinese foreign ministry continues to call on all parties in the Iran war to halt military activity.
By Redaktion Table
China is offering Taiwan energy security in exchange for a "peaceful reunification." Taipei considers its energy supply to be secure and plans to import gas from the United States this summer.
By Ning Wang
India and Canada are expanding economic ties despite a history of conflict. The new partnership aims to double trade volumes and deepen energy cooperation.
By Amelie Richter
The Philippines wants to add nuclear power to its energy mix. A memorandum of understanding with the United States lays the groundwork for a feasibility study.
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
The German government stresses the importance of strengthening Germany’s industrial resilience. Progress, however, has been slow.
By Ning Wang
Both countries are strengthening their partnership despite international pressure and are aiming for a trade volume of USD 100 billion by 2030.
By Julia Fiedler