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At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, China’s vision of a multipolar world order took further shape. The EU risks falling behind as Beijing sets a rapid pace.
By Marcel Grzanna
BYD has delivered 10,000 electric cars in India. For the manufacturer, which is struggling with fierce price competition at home, this marks an important milestone.
By Julia Fiedler
In 2020, India and China were on the brink of war in the Himalayas. Five years later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to China – at a time when Donald Trump's punitive tariffs are putting India under pressure. But history shows that Beijing is a master at exploiting weaknesses.
By Brahma Chellaney
Only two Western leaders will pay their respects to Xi Jinping on Wednesday: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. What are their motives?
By Amelie Richter and Angela Köckritz
Shanghai’s stock exchange started the new week on solid footing. Shares of internet giant Alibaba jumped 17%.
By Marcel Grzanna
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to attend Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing as a guest. It will be Kim’s first participation in a major multilateral diplomatic event.
By Marcel Grzanna
Kyle Chan from Princeton University sees China is on a path to industrial dominance. He warns of a new “China shock.” Nevertheless, he believes there are opportunities for pragmatic economic partnerships with Chinese companies, particularly in Europe.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s manufacturing sector contracted again in August. Smaller companies in particular performed poorly. Manufacturers appear to be waiting for clarity on a trade deal with the United States.
By Manuel Liu