China’s presence in the Arctic is growing. Many fear that Beijing is also expanding this militarily, especially in cooperation with Moscow. So far, however, the focus has been more on risk assessments of China’s technological potential.
By Fabian Peltsch
Xi and Trump hinted at compromises in the trade conflict during a phone call. China is increasing soybean imports from the US, while the Taiwan issue was emphasized as the most important topic in relations.
By Julia Fiedler
The vice chair of Taiwan’s opposition party Kuomintang met with CP chief ideologist Wang Huning, among others, in Beijing. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te appealed for the country to follow the example of other democracies in terms of trade and the economy.
By Leonardo Pape
Reporters Without Borders condemns the imprisonment of two independent Chinese journalists. Most recently, Wu Yingjiao and Liu Hu published an article about alleged corruption by a local official.
By Leonardo Pape
A trade agreement will reduce US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. According to unconfirmed US reports, India also wants to stop buying oil from Russia.
By Leonardo Pape
Just weeks after Donald Trump unsettled allies with his plans for Greenland, the United States is once again emphasizing multilateral cooperation. This time, the focus is on securing global access to critical raw materials.
By Katharina Kort
Germany wants to become more involved in Oceania. China is investing heavily in this region. This is causing great unease among traditionally powerful players such as the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
By Angela Köckritz
The South Korean parliament is speeding up the adoption of a law for planned investments of $350 billion in the United States.
By Amelie Richter
Australia’s trade minister is due in Brussels next week. If talks are successful, Ursula von der Leyen could travel to Australia as early as mid-month.
By Antonia Zimmermann
