The Chinese government is preparing for external shocks that may exceed its expectations, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang in his opening speech at the China Development Forum on Sunday. “We have preparations for possible unexpected shocks, which of course mainly come from external sources. Where necessary, the Chinese government will also introduce new policies to […]
There is a threat of a “double shock” for Germany’s foreign trade: in addition to growing competitive pressure from China, a trade conflict with the United States is looming. To counter the US tariffs, prominent voices in the EU and Germany are already calling for a rapprochement with China. Neither economically nor from a foreign […]
Germany’s Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz has spoken about the China risk. Do you feel this applies to you?We naturally feel that something is changing in China. And that the way China is perceived is changing. We can no longer look at China the way the generation of business leaders did ten years ago. But that doesn’t […]
US President Donald Trump may visit China as early as next month, according to several diplomats cited in a report by the South China Morning Post. The exact date has not yet been set, the article states. For Xi Jinping, a visit by the US president following China’s “Two Sessions,” which conclude this week, would […]
A small village of 700 people in southern China named Mililing has become a new pilgrimage destination. Mililing, which belongs to the small town of Wuchuan in Guangdong province, was unprepared for its sudden popularity. The village has no industry, many of its houses have already fallen into disrepair and the village committee’s only source […]
For some time now, Chinese diplomats and intellectuals have been floating the idea that China could play a role in the peace process in Ukraine. This was also emphasized by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at his press conference on Friday. He said China was willing “to continue to play its constructive role in resolving […]
The people of Ukraine must be in shock after everything that has happened in recent weeks.It was, of course, a shock for everyone, not only for the Ukrainians but also for the Europeans and the whole world. However, I think the Ukrainian society and the Ukrainian administration still show a lot of resolution and strength. […]
It was surprising. After the astonishing rapprochement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the official Chinese reaction initially sounded very positive. “Russia and the United States are influential countries. China is pleased that they are strengthening their communication on a range of international issues,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Gao Jiakun, referring to their talks […]
At the end of January, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the US that could also severely affect global trade. After 25 years, China might lose its PNTR status soon – the US is on the verge of ending the People’s Republic’s preferential trade status. If revoked, the US would see China on the same […]
