If Moscow had its way, China would currently be buying as much gas as possible from its neighbor. Russia is eager to compensate for the collapsed demand from the EU. However, Beijing is slowing down the planned Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. This could be a tactical move, but not the only reason. Beijing is focusing on energy diversification.
By Jörn Petring
China faces significant economic and societal problems due to low birth rates. A series of measures, such as financial incentives and improved childcare services, aim to address the issue, while some advisors propose more radical approaches. The prospects for success are debated as the root problem runs deeper.
By Fabian Peltsch
Over the last few months, both the US and China have increased engagement with international partners in multilateral fora. In light of US-China tensions, these summits can be seen as attempts by both countries to win over partners for their cause. Most countries try to remain outside of the bilateral competition, but as the US and China are ramping up their efforts, it might become more difficult for countries to remain neutral.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Straw man arguments and false dichotomies plague the current dispute on how to appropriately approach autocratic China. In the struggle for the proper middle ground, we should therefore stop grotesquely exaggerating the positions of the other side.
By Experts Table.Briefings