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China Perspective: Beijing discovers its 'brotherhood' with Vietnam through Trump.

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. At first glance, China's alliance with Vietnam looks like a throwback to old communist brotherhood – but behind it lies coldly calculated self-interest. Amid global power shifts and the ongoing trade war with the US, Beijing is staging itself as a reliable partner in Southeast Asia.

By Amelie Richter

US trade policy: Historic turnaround as a wake-up call.

During the US moratorium on EU tariffs, the European states must negotiate as one, write Holger Bingmann and Oliver Wieck from the German representation of the International Chamber of Commerce in a guest article for Table.Briefings. At the same time, all trading partners should be invited to talks.

By Redaktion Table

Strengthening the European single market is a top priority.

In a fragmented world, the European Union must tackle a holistic transformation, writes VW Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch in an article for Table.Briefings. This includes a competitive digital ecosystem, its own supply chains for battery cells and the completion of the single market.

By Redaktion Table

Coalition agreement misses opportunity for real EU reforms.

In the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, Europe must be looked for with a magnifying glass, writes Damian Boeselager. The MEP and co-founder of Volt believes this is a mistake and calls for a new approach to European cooperation.

By Experts Table.Briefings