As Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to China accompanied by senior business leaders, Mercedes Benz has underlined the importance of maintaining strong personal relationships to safeguard long term economic cooperation between Europe and Beijing. The German automaker emphasized that direct dialogue and face
German car exports to China fell sharply in 2025, declining by roughly one third compared with the previous year, according to new data released by the German Economic Institute. The drop extends a multi year slide that has cut shipments by more than
China is preparing a revised national energy strategy designed to shield its economy from external shocks while accelerating progress toward long term climate commitments. As Beijing moves deeper into its current five year development cycle, energy security has been elevated to a central
The United States has accused China of significantly expanding its nuclear weapons arsenal, renewing calls for Beijing to participate in future multilateral arms control negotiations following the expiration of the New Start treaty earlier this month. Speaking at the United Nations Conference on
German carmakers cannot afford to distance themselves from China if they want to remain globally competitive, BMW chief executive Oliver Zipse said as he prepared to join Chancellor Friedrich Merz on an official visit to Beijing. His remarks highlight how central China remains
The Kremlin has dismissed allegations that Russia or China conducted secret nuclear tests, responding to recent accusations from the United States regarding a suspected underground event in 2020. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow that neither the Russian Federation nor China
A senior United States official has presented new information regarding an alleged underground nuclear test conducted by China in June 2020, reviving debate over compliance with global test ban commitments and raising fresh questions about seismic monitoring data. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher
Prices of key rare earth materials used in high performance magnets have surged above a price floor established by the United States last year, reflecting renewed strength in demand and continued supply constraints in the global market. Neodymium and praseodymium, commonly referred to
A wave of high profile withdrawals has reshaped the main draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships, forcing tournament organisers to rely on seven lucky losers and reigniting debate over the demands of the professional tennis calendar. Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko became the latest
China’s trade architecture is undergoing a structural shift in 2026 as digital infrastructure becomes embedded directly into cross border supply chains. Beyond physical ports, rail links, and logistics hubs, policymakers are prioritizing programmable settlement systems, data exchange platforms, and digitized customs procedures. The
