The US fears that China will circumvent its punitive tariffs on EVs and urges Mexico to restrict Chinese companies' investments. Mexico's leadership wants to keep all options open.
By Redaktion Table
The idea behind town twinning programs is to promote exchange between China and Germany. However, because Germany lacks centralized coordination, China exploits such partnerships to pursue strategic goals. This is the conclusion of a study exclusively available to Table.Briefings.
By Marcel Grzanna
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In the Baltic states, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine dominates the debate. The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear that support for Ukraine is crumbling among their Western partners. At the same time, it is clear that the governing parties are losing support.
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The US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury wants to increase pressure on China due to the country's support for the Russian military. Wally Adeyemo announced that the United States would act soon and urged Europe and Germany also to take action.
By Michael Radunski
At the Shangri La Security Forum in Singapore, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy openly attacked China for the first time. Among other things, he accused Beijing of undermining the peace conference in Switzerland on Russia's behalf.
By Christiane Kuehl
The topic of economic security will gain importance in the next mandate. However, disagreements between member states and a lack of knowhow in the administrations make an independent EU approach difficult. The impetus will continue to come from the USA.
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China is hosting the Arab Cooperation Forum in Beijing. The goal: Ending the Middle East conflict and a peace conference. But Xi Jinping wants more: The Forum deals with artificial intelligence, big data – and, ultimately, the US.
By Michael Radunski
In the summer of 2020, pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong held an unofficial primary election to increase their chances of entering parliament. They have now been found guilty under the National Security Law.
By Jörn Petring
According to OECD figures, developed countries mobilized almost 116 billion US dollars for climate financing in 2022. This is the first time they have exceeded the target of 100 billion. This boosts negotiations on a new climate finance target. Whether the trend will continue is unclear.
By Nico Beckert
China has built massive overcapacity in green technologies such as batteries and solar panels, which are feared in the West. However, for developing countries and climate protection, these affordable products are a blessing.
By Christiane Kuehl
