The G7 intends to oppose attempts at economic blackmail. To this end, the EU is working on its own trade instrument. However, economist Lili Yan Ing argues that this could have unintended side-effects because countermeasures could be taken – and not only by China.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China celebrated the tenth anniversary of the global infrastructure initiative at the third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing last week. And once again, attendance from Africa was high. The meeting also offered some surprising innovations.
By Andreas Sieren
Solar modules are piling up in Europe's warehouses, many of them from China. An export boom from the People's Republic to Europe resulted in a dramatic price fall, threatening European producers. They are calling on Brussels for help.
By Christiane Kuehl