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With President Trump's tariffs putting a sharp focus on China, most will likely be closely watching negotiations between the two as they look to avoid a full-blown trade war. In the meantime, the EU also has its eye on China, as Beijing's wide trade surplus with the bloc and its backing of Moscow are key concerns. Brad Setser, the Whitney Shepardson senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations with an expertise in global trade, joins Thanos Davelis today as we take a closer look at how Europe is shifting when it comes to China.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Ursula von der Leyen tells Xi Jinping EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point'Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persistsNew legislation will grant legal status to Mt Sinai monastery

Ein Gipfel ohne große Ergebnisse: Die Meinungsverschiedenheiten zwischen der EU-Kommission und Chinas Führung sind in vielen Bereichen zu groß. Immerhin sei man im Gespräch und das sei wichtig, betonten beide Seiten. Benjamin Eyssel berichtet

Handelsbilanz, Ukraine-Krieg, Klimaschutz: Europas Frust und Chinas Macht: Interview mit Engin Eroglu, im EU-Parlament zuständig für die Beziehungen zu China; Navigationsausfall auf der Ostsee: Bootseigner beklagen massive Störungen; Bedrohung durch Russland: Slowakei führt Freiwilligen-Einheit ein; Nahostpolitik: Deutschland und Frankreich uneins; Großbritannien: Schulstunden gegen Frauenhass; "Denk' ich an Europa" mit Matthias Horx, Publizist und Zukunftsforscher. Mod.: Rebecca Link. Von WDR 5.

A passenger plane carrying around 50 people has crashed in far eastern Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump was told in May he is in the Epstein files. Trump says a trade deal with China and the EU is close. Tesla posts its worst quarterly sales decline in over a decade. And the Big 3 automakers brace for the fallout of the U.S.-Japan trade deal. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Es hätte eine goldene Hochzeit werden können, doch stattdessen herrschte in Peking bleierne Stimmung. Im 50. Jahr der diplomatischen Beziehungen ist EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen und Ratspräsident António Costa zum Gipfeltreffen in die chinesische Hauptstadt gereist. Zwei zentrale Konfliktthemen haben die Gespräche überschattet: die ungleichen Handelsbeziehungen sowie der Ukraine-Krieg. Chinas Staatschef Xi Jinping hat deutlich gemacht, dass er in den Kernfragen nicht einlenken wird. Warum Xi null kompromissbereit ist und sich in einer Position der Stärke sieht, erkläre ich dir in der aktuellen Folge des Beijing Briefing. Viel Spaß beim Hören!Kontakt: BeijingBriefing@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mit Trumps US-Präsidentschaft habe China einen anderen Kurs der EU gegenüber der eigenen Wirtschaft erwartet, sagt Maximilian Butek, Deutsche Auslandshandelskammer (AHK). Herausforderungen, welche die EU mit China habe, hätten sich aber nicht verändert. Von WDR5.

Heineken keert terug in de schappen van supermarktketen Jumbo. De partijen hebben een akkoord bereikt over de inkoop na stroeve prijsonderhandelingen. De impasse tussen de bierbrouwer en de supermarktketen leidde eerder zelfs tot een kort geding. Na zeven renteverlagingen op rij trapt de Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) op de rem. Ditmaal hebben de beleidsbepalers besloten om een pas op de plaats te maken en de rente niet verder te verlagen. Daarmee komt er een eind aan een lange reeks van renteverlagingen, waarbij de rente van 4 procent naar 2 procent daalde in slechts een jaar tijd. Om echt toekomstbestendig te zijn moet de relatie tussen China en de EU voor beide partijen profijtelijk zijn, benadrukte Europese Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen in haar toelichting op de slotverklaring van de EU-China-top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on her Chinese counterpart to ensure more balanced trade with Europe as current relations between Brussels and Beijing have reached “an inflection point.” Von der Leyen, along with European Council President António Costa, was in Beijing on Thursday for the EU–China summit.Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s," WWE said on X. It gave no cause of death.

Kevin covers the following stories: The National Association of Realtors reported June Existing Home Sales; President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan; Kevin has the details sorts through the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Tim Wullenweber, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Coolants Plus/StarFire. They discuss lower viscosity lubricants, new API specs for heavy duty motor oil and heavy-duty antifreeze. Oil and gas prices react to U.S.-Japan trade deal. expectations ahead of EU-China summit and U.S. Energy Information Administration data on crude oil inventories.

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As European leaders attend an EU-China summit in Beijing, the issue of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles entering the single market is one of the items on the agenda. Brussels has imposed tariffs on Chinese manufacturers such as Zeekr because of what it considers to be unfair trade practices. In this edition, we talk to Lothar Schupet, acting CEO of Zeekr Europe, about the effect of these trade restrictions on its business.

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Kevin covers the following stories: The National Association of Realtors reported June Existing Home Sales; President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan; Kevin has the details sorts through the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Tim Wullenweber, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Coolants Plus/StarFire. They discuss lower viscosity lubricants, new API specs for heavy duty motor oil and heavy-duty antifreeze. Oil and gas prices react to U.S.-Japan trade deal. expectations ahead of EU-China summit and U.S. Energy Information Administration data on crude oil inventories.

In Peking treffen sich heute ranghohe Vertreter der chinesischen Regierung und der EU. Der Ukraine-Krieg und Handelsstreitigkeiten dürften dabei eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Die Einschätzungen unseres Korrespondenten.

Die Handelsbeziehungen zwischen der EU und China sind angespannt. Bei einem Gipfel in Peking werfen sich beide Seiten Handelsrestriktionen vor. Unsere Korrespondentin Eva Lamby-Schmitt über die wachsenden Konflikte.

Die EU ist abhängig von den guten Beziehungen zu China. Für die EU-Länder ist China ein wichtiger Handelspartner. Doch China hat den Export von Seltenen Erden gedrosselt. Und auch in Bezug auf den Krieg in der Ukraine gibt es Unstimmigkeiten.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen und Ratspräsident Antonio Costa sind zum Gipfel in China. "Beide Seiten sehen das Treffen als eine Wegmarke", sagt Mikko Huotari, Mercator Institute for China Studies. Für Europa stehe "einiges auf dem Spiel". Von WDR 5.

In this episode, we're joined by Marcin Jerzewski 葉皓勤, Head of the Taiwan Office of the European Values Center for Security Policy, as we look ahead to the EU-China summit. We break down relations between different Central European nations and China, and why much can be learned from Taiwan – as Beijing and Moscow continue to consolidate their axis of malign influence, and a delegation from the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield travels to Taipei.

Am Donnerstag halten die EU und China ihren 25. Gipfel in Peking ab. Die EU-Spitze rund um Ursula Von der Leyen und Antonio Costa trifft auch auf Staatspräsidenten Xi Jinping. Im Vorfeld sind die Spannungen groß, die Erwartungen nicht allzu hoch.Studio KURIER-Host Marcel Schachinger spricht mit KURIER Außenpolitik-Redakteur Johannes Arends darüber, ob für die EU beim eintägigen Gipfel etwas zu holen sein wird oder ob China uns die wirtschaftliche Zukunft diktieren wird. Guter Journalismus bringt Klarheit – und kostet Geld. Mit einem KURIER Digital Abo können Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen.Alles klar? “Studio KURIER” - überall wo es Podcasts gibt und auch auf Youtube als Video-Podcast.Abonniert unseren Podcast auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify und hinterlasst uns eine Bewertung, wenn euch der Podcast gefällt. Mehr Podcasts gibt es auch unter kurier.at/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Otto discuss President Trump's latest tariff threats and the timid European response. Max talks to Noah Barkin, Senior Advisor with Rhodium Group's China practice, to preview next week's EU-China summit. Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Watching China in Europe—July 2025 

„China in 25“ – in maximal 25 Minuten sprechen Mikko Huotari, Bernhard Bartsch und Claudia Wessling über aktuelle Entwicklungen in China. In dieser Folge geht es um die Beziehungen zwischen China und der EU im Licht der Europareise des chinesischen Außenministers Wang Yi und vor dem EU-China Gipfel in Beijing, um Xi Jinpings Abwesenheit auf dem BRICS-Gipfel und um Chinas wachsende Fähigkeiten in Künstlicher Intelligenz.Die Experten sehen in Chinas Austausch mit Europa „kein Angebot für eine Partnerschaft auf Augenhöhe, sondern eine geopolitische Aufforderung, sich den Realitäten anzupassen.“ Für Europa bedeutet das, dass es sich strategisch notwendig machen muss „und dafür braucht Mehr über die Themen in dieser Ausgabe erfahren Sie hier:Medizintechnik + Handelsspannungen vor EU-China-Gipfel + BRICS, MERICS China Essentials

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a look at tensions between the PRC and the EU ahead of the EU-China summit later this month. Topics include: Reports concerning Wang Yi's comments to EU counterparts conveying Beijing's perspective on the Ukraine war, the PRC Foreign Ministry implores the EU to "rebalance its mindset" rather than rebalancing trade, and the rare earths leverage that looms as Europe mulls its next moves. From there: Stepped up party efforts to combat overcapacity and "disorderly competition," the decades-long challenge of stimulating consumption, and extended thoughts on the spate of rumors surrounding Xi's grip on power and what can and can't be gleaned from observed behavior the past few months. At the end: A bit of TikTok news, and a welcome to the NBA for Yang Hansen.

The next EU-China Summit will take place in Beijing at the end of this month. In this episode of our podcast, Abigaël Vasselier, Director of Policy and European Affairs and Head of Program for Foreign Relations at MERICS, joins Claudia Wessling, Director Communications and Publications, to talk about her expectations for the summit, the state of EU-China relations and outcomes of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Europe.

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On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with PRC perspectives on the past two weeks of attacks on Iran. Topics include: Dispelling notions that U.S. involvement was welcomed by the PRC, why regional stability in the Middle East is stressed in every PRC statement, and how Iran and other PRC partners may view China's inaction over the last few weeks. From there: President William Lai delivers the first of ten speeches on national unity in Taiwan, the PRC offers a blistering response, and it may be time to brace for a rocky summer. At the end: The London agreement between the U.S. and China is under duress, EU leaders sound increasingly hawkish as the EU-China summit looms, Trump gives TikTok its third extension, and Congressional testimony brings the PRC swimming scandal back to the spotlight.

This week, the EU pulled the plug on its annual trade talks with China. Tensions are flaring over tariffs on electric vehicles, restrictions on rare-earth exports and China's pushback on European goods. What's behind all of this, and what does it mean for Europe? Andy Bounds, EU Correspondent with the Financial Times joins to discuss.

„China in 25“ – in maximal 25 Minuten sprechen Mikko Huotari, Bernhard Bartsch und Claudia Wessling über aktuelle Entwicklungen in China. In dieser Folge geht es um die Eskalation zwischen dem Iran und Israel und wie Chinas Reaktionen darauf einzuschätzen sind, um die Forschungsinvestitionen des chinesischen Telekom Riesen Huawei sowie um die EU-chinesischen Beziehungen. Mehr über die Themen in dieser Ausgabe erfahren Sie hier:Iran-China- Beziehungen + China senkt Zölle für afrikanische Länder + Roboter für die Altenpflege | Merics China Essentials

China and the European Union are stepping up cooperation as the United States ramps up tariff pressure and global trade fragmentation deepens, signaling the shared commitment of China and the EU to openness, stability and mutual benefit in an increasingly uncertain world, experts said.专家指出，在美国持续加码关税压力与全球贸易碎片化加剧的背景下，中国与欧盟正持续深化合作，这一动向彰显了双方在日益动荡的国际环境中坚守开放、稳定、互利原则的共同承诺。Chinese investment in the EU surged 47 percent year-on-year to 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in 2024, marking its first significant rebound since 2016.2024年中国对欧盟投资额同比增长47%, 达到100亿欧元（约合114亿美元），实现自2016年以来首次显著回升。The growth, driven by record-high greenfield investment and a revival of mergers and acquisitions, reflects the enduring complementarities between the two sides, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the New York-based Rhodium Group and German think tank Mercator Institute for China Studies. Greenfield investment is a type of foreign direct investment in which a parent company starts a business operation in a foreign country from scratch.根据纽约荣鼎集团与德国墨卡托中国研究中心周三联合发布的报告，这一由创纪录的绿地投资和并购复苏驱动的增长，印证了中欧经济结构的持久互补性。报告特别说明，绿地投资作为外商直接投资模式，特指母公司在外国从零开始新建业务的投资行为。Analysts said the momentum underscores the strategic importance of China-EU economic ties at a time when Washington's unilateral tariff hikes threaten to upend global supply chains. Strengthening cooperation in green energy, digital infrastructure and smart manufacturing will not only serve both sides' development interests, but also help safeguard the multilateral trading system, they added.分析师表示，当前美国单边加征关税政策正威胁全球供应链稳定之际，中欧经贸往来升温态势凸显了双方经济关系的战略重要性。他们还表示，加强在绿色能源、数字基础设施和智能制造等领域的合作，不仅契合双方发展利益，更有助于维护多边贸易体系。China's greenfield investment in Europe increased for the third year in a row and reached an all-time high of 5.9 billion euros, while merger and acquisition investment more than doubled in 2024 to 4.1 billion euro, according to the report.中国在欧洲的绿地投资连续第三年增长，2024年达59亿欧元创历史新高，并购投资额同比翻番至41亿欧元。Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL, emerged as the leading investor in 2024, accounting for 16 percent of total investment, mostly from the ongoing construction of its battery plant in Hungary, the report said.报告显示，中国电池巨头宁德时代（CATL）凭借匈牙利电池工厂的持续建设，以占总投资额16%的占比成为2024年主要投资方。Ding Chun, director of Shanghai-based Fudan University's Centre for European Studies, said, "China and the EU possess expansive common ground and enormous potential for cooperation in green energy, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence."复旦大学欧洲研究中心主任丁纯表示：“中欧在绿色能源、智能制造和人工智能等领域拥有广阔合作空间与巨大发展潜力。”As of the end of 2024, EU enterprises had cumulatively invested more than $150 billion in China, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.商务部数据显示，截至2024年底，欧盟企业累计对华投资超1500亿美元。China and Europe should work together to safeguard the stability of the multilateral trading system and global industrial chains, rather than allowing trade disputes to spiral into broader geopolitical conflicts, Ding said.丁纯指出，中欧应共同维护多边贸易体系和全球产业链稳定，避免让贸易争端升级为更广泛的地缘政治冲突。Last month, China and the EU floated the idea of lifting the tariffs on Chinese EVs through possible commitments to minimum prices, known as price undertakings for imported cars.上月，中欧双方就通过建立最低价格承诺机制（即进口汽车"价格承诺"制度）取消中国电动汽车关税展开可行性探讨。A further increase in China's investment in Europe is possible in 2025, the report said, noting that EU-China ties could improve amid the US' new trade war.报告认为，随着美国掀起新一轮贸易战，2025年中国对欧投资有望继续增长，中欧关系或将迎来改善契机。Simon Lichtenberg, the All China founding chairman of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, told China Daily that Europe has recognized the problems arising from being overly dependent on the US in the past and is now seeking to cultivate a more independent stance and perspective.中国丹麦商会创始全国主席李曦萌 (Simon Lichtenberg)向《中国日报》表示，欧洲已意识到过去过度依赖美国产生的问题，当前正着力培育更具独立性的立场与视角。This shifting mindset presents an opportunity for stronger China-EU cooperation, as both sides seek to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape, Lichtenberg said.他指出，这种思维转变为深化中欧合作提供机遇，双方可在复杂地缘政治格局中探寻共赢路径。"China's manufacturing capability is truly outstanding, perhaps the best in the world," he said. "If we do not leverage it, we would be sacrificing a crucial part of the global value."“中国制造业实力堪称卓越，或许堪称世界最佳。”他强调，“若不加以利用，我们将失去全球价值链中至关重要的一环。”"Now more than ever, we need to uphold global trade," Lichtenberg added. "Together we are stronger, and we can all stand to win if we work together."“当下比以往任何时候都更需维护全球贸易，”李曦萌强调，“团结使我们更加强大，通过合作，我们终将实现共赢。”Yao Ling, director of the European Institute at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said that with combined economic might accounting for over one-third of global GDP and trade volume exceeding one-fourth of global trade, China and the EU stand as important economic partners, presenting immense opportunities for each other's development.商务部国际贸易经济合作研究院欧洲研究所所长姚铃表示，中欧经济总量占全球GDP三分之一以上，贸易额超全球贸易四分之一，作为重要经济伙伴为彼此发展提供巨大机遇。In particular, the deepening of China-EU cooperation within the framework of the global trading system could help mitigate the disruptive impact of Washington's unilateral and erratic tariff policies, Yao added.姚铃补充指出，特别是在全球贸易体系框架下深化中欧合作，将有助于缓解美国单边、反复无常加征关税政策所造成的破坏性影响。price undertakings价格承诺greenfield investment绿地投资from scratch从零开始; 从头做起leverage/ˈli:vərɪdʒ/v.利用smart manufacturing智能制造

Singapore shares nudged higher today as traders in the region struggled for direction. The Straits Times Index was up 0.24% at 3,884.95 points at about 2.32pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$476.31M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp, after the group said yesterday that its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities entered an agreement with several of its South-east Asian counterparts to explore exporting renewable energy from Vietnam into Malaysia and Singapore. Elsewhere, from shares of BYD extending losses in Hong Kong as sweeping price cuts stoked concerns of another wave of discounting in China’s electric car market, to what to watch ahead of Nvidia’s earnings out tomorrow – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Willie Keng, Founder, DividendTitan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: The US and China are set to meet this weekend to discuss trade relations, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meeting Chinese officials for what could be just a preliminary discussion about de-escalation. Meanwhile, the EU and China appear to be warming up diplomatically, with European leaders signaling a potential reset, while the EU accelerates trade talks with Southeast Asian nations. Back in the US, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces that interest rates will remain steady but warns that ongoing trade conflicts could lead to stagflation if not resolved. In aviation news, Newark Airport faces safety concerns after two instances of losing radar and radio contact, prompting some air traffic controllers to take medical leave. Reagan National Airport has also suspended Blackhawk helicopter flights after recent landing issues. Overseas, the US Navy loses two fighter jets in the Red Sea, both crashing during carrier landings, though the pilots were safely recovered. Domestically, controversy arises as a federal judge blocks the deportation of Southeast Asian immigrants to Libya, after reports that ICE coerced detainees into signing deportation agreements. Additionally, the sudden removal of the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board raises questions amid ongoing investigations. Lastly, intelligence efforts increase concerning Greenland, as the US explores potential support for taking over the territory. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNBC: China says U.S. asked for trade meeting in Switzerland  Euronews: Signs of EU-China reset intensify as Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for Victory Day  France: EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia CNBC: Fed meeting recap: Powell rules out a preemptive rate cut to blunt any tariff impact NY Times: How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel  Live & Let's Fly: United Airlines CEO Says Newark Airport Is Safe—But There's Just One Problem  WA Post: Army suspends helicopter flights to Pentagon after airliners abort landings  Yahoo: Vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board is unexpectedly removed from position  CNN: Second US Navy jet is lost at sea from Truman aircraft carrier  NBC News:Judge blocks deportation flight of Asian migrants to Libya  WSJ: Exclusive | U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland   Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Sinica, I chat with SCMP Senior Europe Correspondent Finbarr Bermingham, who joins from Brussels where he's been covering the EU-China relationship in fantastic depth and with great insight.3:17 – EU-China relations in early 2025: the effect of the 2021 sanctions, who advocated for engagement versus confrontation with China, and the importance of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI)13:49 – How Brussels initially reacted to the rupture in the transatlantic alliance 17:14 – China's so-called charm offensive 21:03 – The idea of de-risking from Washington 23:10 – The impact of the Oval Office meeting with Zelensky 24:55 – Europe's dual-track approach with China and shift toward pragmatism 29:35 – National interests versus EU unity regarding Chinese investment, and whether Brussels could extract concessions 35:20 – Brussels' worry over Trump cutting a deal with China 38:06 – Possible signs of China's flexibility on different issues40:25 – The lifting of the sanctions on European parliamentarians 42:21 – The decrease in calls for values-based diplomacy, and whether securitization is happening in Europe47:05 – How the EU might address tensions over China's industrial overcapacity 50:17 – The possible future of EU-China relations, and whether the transatlantic relationship could go back to normal55:50 – The knee-jerk element of looking past EuropePaying It Forward: Ji Siqi at SCMP, Cissy Zhou at Nikkei, and Kinling Lo and Viola Zhou at Rest of WorldRecommendations:Finbarr: The Stakeknife podcast series; Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe; and the 20th anniversary edition of Wilco's album, A Ghost Is Born Kaiser: The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs by Marc David Baer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Max and Donatienne cover Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to Washington and the state of transatlantic relations as we approach the 100-day mark of the second Trump presidency. Then, they are joined by Janka Oertel, director of the Asia programme and a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), to break down how big changes in US trade policy and rising transatlantic tensions affect the EU-China trade and diplomatic relationship.

"We zitten allemaal in dezelfde boot.” Hoe moeizaam en complex onderhandelingen over klimaatverdragen ook zijn, dit besef dringt uiteindelijk steeds weer door. Ook nu Donald Trump de Verenigde Staten ten tweeden male uit het Verdrag van Parijs terugtrok blijft dat cruciaal, ook al maakt dit het wereldwijde klimaatbeleid moeilijker. Dat vertelt Tony Agotha, de klimaatgezant – ‘ambassadeur at large, special envoy for climate and environment' - van de Europese Unie.Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten met Agotha over wat dat eigenlijk inhoudt, klimaatdiplomatie. En hoe werkt zoiets in een Unie van 27 lidstaten die deels ook hun eigen klimaatbeleid voeren, hun eigen nationale belangen en relaties onderhouden, maar tegelijkertijd wel in dat Europees verband die belangen moeten zien te delen om samen sterker te staan.***Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show!Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact.Op sommige podcast-apps kun je niet alles lezen. De complete tekst plus linkjes en een overzicht van al onze eerdere afleveringen vind je hier***De Nederlander Tony Agotha werkte op Buitenlandse Zaken en in Brussel. Hij zat in het team van Eurocommissaris Frans Timmermans in de eerste Commissie-Von der Leyen. Nu is hij als klimaatgezant onderdeel van de buitenlandse dienst van de EU en valt daarmee tijdens Von der Leyen II onder de buitenlandchef van de Europese Unie Kaja Kallas. De inhoud van zijn diplomatieke werk stemt hij dan weer nauw af met de Europese Commissie: vicepresident Teresa Ribera en haar portefeuille ‘Schone, Rechtvaardige en Competitieve Transitie' en commissarissen als Wopke Hoekstra (Klimaat, Nettonul en Schone Groei) en Jessika Roswall (Milieu, Waterweerbaarheid en Circulaire Economie). Bovendien stemt hij zijn rol als EU-gezant nauw af met de 23 klimaatgezanten die vanuit de lidstaten actief zijn. “Het is heel belangrijk dat je elkaars signalen uit contacten wereldwijd goed oppikt en waar nodig doorspeelt en daar naar handelt. En dat je ervoor zorgt dat je vanuit dezelfde partituur je muziek maakt. Nee, niet helemaal zoals bij Bach of Mahler. Het is meer Jazz. Want je moet af en toe wel kunnen improviseren.”Agotha vertelt kleurrijk hoe hij als gezant te werk gaat en hoe het toegaat op de wereldwijde klimaatconferenties zoals afgelopen november de COP (Conference of the Parties) in Bakoe (Azerbeidzjan) en direct daarna een heftige bijeenkomst in Busan (Zuid-Korea) over het plasticprobleem. Daar in Busan klonk heel veel jazz, maar de gedurfde improvisaties leverden wel een coalitie van welwillenden op waarmee de EU verder kon bouwen.Zo'n COP is een verhaal apart. Die duurt twee weken en kent een heel eigen choreografie. Een soort Congres van Wenen anno nu. Onderhandelen gebeurt - zeker daar - in fasen en in bijeenkomsten van expertgroepen om de kaders en de mogelijkheden in kaart te brengen. In de tweede week verschijnen de politieke krachtpatsers en moeten deals gemaakt worden.Tony Agotha verheelt niet dat het in Bakoe kantje boord was. Hij en zijn EU-collega's moesten vol aan de bak. “Het voorzitterschap van het gastland kan als het de zaak goed aanpakt veel bereiken, maar ook - als het de zaak slecht leidt - een hoop narigheid veroorzaken.”In Bakoe moest de EU-delegatie met de nieuwe Eurocommissaris Wopke Hoekstra in het gat springen om te redden wat er te redden viel. Agotha is stiekem best een beetje trots op hoe dat uiteindelijk slaagde.Diplomatie is dan ook een vak apart. “Het op een na oudste beroep ter wereld”, zegt hij met zelfspot. Essentieel is dat je de belangen van je gesprekspartners niet alleen kent, maar ook begrijpt. “Nee zeggen is tot daar aan toe, maar weten waarom iemand nee zegt is veel belangrijker.” Hij wijst erop hoe Klemens von Metternich er in onderhandelingen met Napoleon achter kwam dat die bij elke concessie meteen doorging met eisen opvoeren. “Diplomatie blijft altijd mensenwerk, altijd. Het is daarom heel belangrijk dat je met je gesprekspartners uit andere landen en culturen een verstandhouding ontwikkelt. Idealiter moet je onderhandelingen zo kunnen beginnen: ik lees nu uit mijn hoofd de instructies voor die jij van thuis meekreeg en jij die van mij.”Zijn Chinese collega noemt hem ‘my old friend'. Maar Agotha is niet naïef over de relatie EU-China. Het zijn harde onderhandelaars en nog recent kreeg hij de volle laag met een waslijst aan verwijten. Ook daar moet je mee leren omgaan. De Chinezen zijn heel slim, maar essentieel noemt Agotha dat zij aanspreekbaar zijn op de fundamentele afspraken rond het klimaatbeleid. Daarom is het voor de EU zelf wezenlijk dat de Unie als betrouwbare, transparante en eensgezinde groep landen weet op te treden, juist in deze turbulente tijd.Minstens zo gelaagd zijn de relaties met belangrijke spelers als India en Saoedi-Arabië. Heel verschillende naties met heel diverse belangen en cultuur waar je mee moet leren werken.Hoe de relaties met Amerika zich ontwikkelen zullen is ook voor Agotha nog onhelder. Wel zijn er staten binnen de VS die blijven hechten aan een gedegen klimaatbeleid. Ook voor hen geldt wat Agotha de centrale boodschap noemt: “We doen dit beleid niet voor de Aarde want die kon zich miljarden jaren ook zonder ons bedruipen. We doen dit voor onszelf - voor onze gezondheid, onze banen en de komende generaties.”Het klimaatvraagstuk is omvangrijk en maakt mensen soms defaitistisch, maar Agotha is er daar niet een van. Hij wijst op winstpunten als het Europese emissiehandelssysteem, wat China en India dermate interessant vinden dat zij inmiddels ook in deze richting denken. “Europa is toonaangevend. Wij kunnen een stevige stem kunnen laten horen. De EU blijft een enorm project dat zich juist bewijst in tijden van crisis.” ***Verder lezenSpeech by President von der Leyen at the EU Ambassadors Conference 2025Von der Leyen: "Wir haben keine Bros und keine Oligarchen" (Die Zeit, 15 april 2025)***Verder luisteren471 - De verduurzaming is Nederlands grootste verbouwing ooit462 - Allard Castelein moet essentiële grondstoffen veiligstellen460 - VVD'er Silvio Erkens strijdt voor versnelling van het klimaatbeleid446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd435 - Klimaat en Groene Groei: Sophie Hermans heeft grote ambities, maar wordt het haar mogelijk gemaakt?427 - Europa wordt een grootmacht en daar moeten we het over hebben415 – Klimaatbeleid: de inhaalslag van Nederland in Europa411 - Negen opmerkelijke aspecten van de Europese Unie389 - De lange en hobbelige weg naar een klimaatneutraal Nederland378 - Dertig jaar na 'Maastricht' is Europa toe aan een nieuwe sprong voorwaarts369 - Klimaatminister Rob Jetten358 - Ligt het ambitieuze klimaat- en energiebeleid op koers? Gesprek met Henri Bontenbal (CDA)344 - Nederland in Europa: een masterclass door Tom de Bruijn340 – Caroline van der Plas ontvangt Frans Timmermans. Vijf misverstanden over Europa338 - Hoe de stikstofcrisis de energietransitie vertraagt. En: wat intussen wél met sprongen vooruitgaat244 - Frans Timmermans over klimaatbeleid, geopolitiek en weerbare democratie106 - Diederik Samsom over het Europese klimaatbeleid en het crisisherstelplan36 - Wopke Hoekstra: EU moet geopolitieke machtsfactor worden***Tijdlijn00:00:00 – Deel 100:46:23 – Deel 200:57:52 – Deel 301:06:41 – Einde Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced the EU to reassess its ties with both Moscow and Beijing. As the EU navigates its dependencies on Russian energy, Chinese markets, and US security, how is its long-term strategy evolving? Can Europe maintain a unified stance on China? And what does this mean for global power dynamics? In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan is joined by Alicia García-Herrero, Elina Ribakova, and Ivana Karásková to discuss the shifting landscape of China-EU relations in the wake of the war in Ukraine. Check out Bruegel's research on China and on defence. Ivana recently founded The Women Insight on China (WiCH), a new initiative aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in the field of China studies across Europe. Alicia is a Co-chair for Spain. This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox!

The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics.This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jens Bastian joined us in The Agora.Jens is a Senior Policy Adviser at the Hellenic Foundation of European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). He is, among other things, an expert on EU-China relations, and has recently been working as a research fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abigaël Vasselier, Director Policy & European Affairs at MERICS, just returned from a trip to Washington DC where she discussed transatlantic China policies with US counterparts. In this conversation with Claudia Wessling, MERICS Director of Communications & Publications, Abigael talks about the challenges that lie ahead for the EU in the coming months in managing its relations with China and the United States under President Donald Trump.This podcast is part of the project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061700.Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley provide a detailed energy news recap, covering topics like U.S. sanctions on Russia, global oil and gas markets, LNG expansion, geopolitical shifts, and the impact of policy decisions on energy independence. They discuss Russia and Iran's strengthening ties, EU-China relations, and the challenges posed by renewable energy limitations. Additionally, they highlight U.S. LNG's projected growth and its economic implications while critiquing regulatory hurdles and the geopolitical maneuvering of global powers, particularly the U.S., Russia, China, and the EU.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:08 - What do oil and gas exports mean to the Russian economy? How will the new Biden Sanctions play with President Trump's negotiations?05:42 - GOP Rep Unveils Bill: No President Can Ban Fracking Without Congressional Approval07:38 - Sanctions on Russia killing German companies – chancellor candidate09:22 - PetroVietnam Power fires up LNG power plant11:03 - Iran-Russia Treaty Signals Deepening Ties, Defiance of West12:45 - U.S. LNG Industry Prepares for Boom Years Under Trump15:19 - The EU's Trump-China dilemma17:30 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.What do oil and gas exports mean to the Russian economy? How will the new Biden Sanctions play with President Trump's negotiations?GOP Rep Unveils Bill: No President Can Ban Fracking Without Congressional ApprovalSanctions on Russia killing German companies – chancellor candidatePetroVietnam Power fires up LNG power plantIran-Russia Treaty Signals Deepening Ties, Defiance of WestU.S. LNG Industry Prepares for Boom Years Under TrumpThe EU's Trump-China dilemmaFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley covering global energy and economic updates. Highlights include Germany's ongoing recession tied to green energy policies, worsening EU-China relations amid geopolitical tensions, U.S. sanctions on Europe's largest nuclear power plant, and the EIA's extended energy forecasts showing increased demand driven by AI and data centers. Natural gas and LNG are key to meeting energy needs, while oil prices rise due to declining inventories. Turley encourages engagement with the Energy News Beat platform for insights and investment opportunities, highlighting the importance of energy sector trends and policy impacts.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:09 - Germany on course for longest post-war recession – data02:52 - The EU's Trump-China dilemma05:03 - US sanctions Europe's largest nuclear plant05:23 - EIA extends five key energy forecasts through December 202608:10 - EIA raises Henry Hub price forecast for 202509:36 - Oil Rises as Crude Inventories Continue to Draw10:39 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Germany on course for longest post-war recession – dataThe EU's Trump-China dilemmaUS sanctions Europe's largest nuclear plantEIA extends five key energy forecasts through December 2026EIA raises Henry Hub price forecast for 2025Oil Rises as Crude Inventories Continue to DrawFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing– Get in Contact With The Show –

Max and Donatienne are joined by Cecilia Malmström, former European commissioner for trade (from 2014 to 2019) and European commissioner for home affairs (from 2010 to 2014), to discuss the evolution of the EU's trade policy, EU-China ties on trade, and the state of transatlantic economic and trade relations.  Learn more:   Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 

FOLLOW UP: EU vs Chinese EVsThe European Commission has approved tariffs on Chinese EVs. There are a number of stories behind this:European Commission Approves Tariffs On Chinese EVS - AutocarEU Rejects Chna's Proposal for €30,000 minimum price - electrive.comWhy EU rejected China's compromise on EV tariffs - Automotive News EuropeJLR encourages further talks in plea to avoid EU-China tariff war - AutocarEU-China EV dispute: Beijing retaliates with levy on French brandy - Automotive News EuropeFOLLOW UP: DIESELGATE - Winterkorn's Trial Moved AGainThe trial for ex. Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn, has been delayed due to his current ill health. A new timeline is being planned and will be announced in due course. Click this Automotive News Europe article for more. FOLLOW UP: FIAT 500E PRODUCTION PAUSED FOR LONGERFiat has announced that the current pause in production of the 500e will continue for longer, which the company claims is down to the low demand for EVs. Or is it the reduced demand for the 500e? To read more on this, click here for an Autocar article. SEPTEMBER NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURESSMMT has released the new car registration figures for September. The overall figures are still down significantly on the Before Times, pre-Covid. There has been a lot of things said and written about these which require more than surface level analysis that has occurred. EV numbers were once again good. But the SMMT is leaning heavily into calling for Government assistance for Private consumers. Which rather counters all the claims that cost is not a driving factor in the growth of EVs not being as fast and large as many expected and hoped. If you wish to learn more, click this SMMT link here. You can also see more on the industry's calls for help, click this link from The Guardian. SEVERAL COMPANIES ISSUE PROFIT WARNINGS In the past few weeks several car brands have issued warnings on their expected profits. Mercedes, Stellantis, Aston Martin, BMW and Volkswagen for a second time. More can be found on all of that by clicking this Reuters article link here. CARLOS TAVARES TO...

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Global trade tensions are heating up, as China announces new tariffs on imports of European brandy. The move follows the EU decision to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, following similar moves by the US and Canada. Greta Peisch, a partner at Wiley Rein LLP and former General Counsel for the US Trade Representative, explains why French cognac producers are set to bear the brunt of the latest tariffs, and what's next for US-China trade relations. 

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Abigaël Vasselier to assess the new reality of EU-China relations and explain why the European Union must prepare for a much more difficult relationship with China. This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox!

There has been a significant transformation in Europe-China relations over the past decade, with a shift from economic optimism to cautious de-risking. While Europe has sought partnerships with China, particularly in industrial and technological sectors, there are increasing concerns about economic dependencies that may be leveraged by Beijing for political gain. The Russia-Ukraine war has further complicated the dynamic, as China's support for Russia has created divisions within Europe regarding how to engage with China moving forward.In this episode, Janka Oertel explains the key drivers behind Europe's changing relationship with China and the ongoing debates in European policy circles about how to reduce dependencies on Chinese goods, technology, and investments without completely decoupling. She emphasizes that de-risking is not a simple, one-size-fits-all strategy but rather a complex process that varies across European countries and industries.The episode also discusses how China has sought to deepen relationships with countries in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, providing investments through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to gain access to EU markets. Oertel notes that while some EU countries have welcomed Chinese investments, others are growing increasingly wary of Beijing's intentions.The conversation touches on how Europe is looking to collaborate with India and the Global South as part of its broader strategy to diversify partnerships and reduce its reliance on China. The discussion highlights the importance of political will on both sides to make the EU-India relationship a cornerstone of future European foreign policy.Episode Contributors:Janka Oertel is the Director of the Asia Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Her research focuses on EU-China relations, US-China relations, Asia-Pacific security, and emerging technologies. She is the author of "End of the China Illusion: How We Must Deal with Beijing's Claim to Power."Shibani Mehta is a senior research analyst with the Security Studies Program at Carnegie India. Her research focuses on the India-China boundary dispute with the purpose of analyzing India's foreign and security policy decision-making. She also writes extensively on South Asian regional dynamics and minilaterals in the Indo-Pacific.Additional Readings:The End of Germany's China illusion With Janka Oertel by Janka OertelEU-China Relations: De-Risking or De-Coupling—the Future of the EU Strategy Towards China: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2024/754446/EXPO_STU(2024)754446_EN.pdfEuropean Commission's 2019 Strategic Outlook on China: https://commission.europa.eu/system/files/2019-03/communication-eu-china-a-strategic-outlook.pdf"China's New International Paradigm: Security First" by Helena Legarda: https://merics.org/en/chinas-new-international-paradigm-security-first"This isn't a new weapon, it is a new world"—three things Oppenheimer tells us about tech. https://www.ias.edu/news/video-2024-public-policy-lecture Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe this week is “perhaps one of the most aggressive attempts on the part of the Chinese to actively foment disunity,” Evan Medeiros says. How will his visit play out in Washington, particularly on the heels of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's own diplomatic efforts in Beijing? And what would closer EU-China ties mean for U.S.-China competition? Medeiros was a key advisor on China policy during the Obama administration. He is currently a professor at Georgetown University. Suggested reading: The Economist: Emmanuel Macron in his own words (English) Hal Brands and Michael Beckley: China Is a Declining Power—and That's the Problem Evan S. Medeiros: The Delusion of Peak China Fareed Zakaria: The dangerous new call for regime change in Beijing Christina Lu: Can Xi Win Back Europe?