The visit by a high-level delegation from Seoul to Beijing reflects an effort to smooth over recently strained relations, driven by both political and economic considerations.
By Ning Wang
Beijing is further tightening its control over the supply of rare earths. On Friday it published a catalog of legal provisions for the quota system. Analysts say the measures signal a further squeeze on supply.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Falling birth rates could prove particularly destabilizing in China. With major obstacles standing in the way of reversing the demographic decline, China now faces the prospect of severe social and economic upheaval.
By Redaktion Table
China is willing to take part in potential peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, according to EU diplomatic circles. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently opposed China serving as a security guarantor in the event of a cease-fire.
By Ning Wang
Greens lawmaker Jeanne Dillschneider sits on the Bundestag’s Defense Committee and Digital Affairs Committee. While she is well-versed in cybersecurity, engaging with the Bundeswehr and hard defense issues is new to her.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Some European countries want to impose stricter regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are particularly harmful to the environment and human health. However, industry is calling for exemptions for certain applications. Some of these have now been taken into account.
By Lukas Knigge
With the joint declaration, the EU secures limited tariffs on cars and pharmaceuticals. The Commission plans to present a regulatory proposal in August to reduce EU industrial tariffs for the US to zero.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Despite international criticism, Israel is preparing to take control of Gaza City and has approved a highly controversial settlement project in the West Bank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The head of the European Space Agency ESA, Josef Aschbacher, explains in a conversation with Table.Briefings what role defense should play for his agency in the future.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
