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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? 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En entrevista para MVS Noticias con Luis Cárdenas, Pedro Tello, consultor en economía, habló sobre el escalamiento de la guerra comercial EU-China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 –

The results of a survey on research security in collaborations between Austria and China reveal a fundamental lack of knowledge—not only about key terms related to research security but also about the current policy strategies and recommendations shaping EU-China research partnerships. In this episode, the authors of the report, Gábor Szüdi and Philipp Brugner, discuss the urgent need for support measures to assess security risks when engaging with potential Chinese partners, including considerations around dual-use aspects. Link to the Policy Brief “Knowledge and Perception of Research Security” Gábor Szüdi and Philipp Brugner are researchers and project managers at the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) in Vienna, Austria. The podcast is hosted by Dr Outi Luova from the Center for East Asian Studies, University of Turku, Finland. Documents mentioned in the podcast: Council recommendation on enhancing research security (https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-9097-2024-REV-1/en/pdf) Tackling R&I foreign interference (https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/3faf52e8-79a2-11ec-9136-01aa75ed71a1/language-en) Communication on economic security strategy (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52023JC0020) Transcript: https://www.utu.fi/fi/ajankohtaista/podcast/reconnect

Claudia Sheinbaum se reúne con líderes de EU, China y Canadá durante el G20, Juez inicia proceso contra presunto líder criminal de "Los pelones" ligado a "Los Chapitos"Álvarez Máynez levanta la mano para ser el próximo líder de Movimiento Ciudadano, Buen Fin de 2024 supera expectativas en ventas, indican empresariosMiguel Bosé está de vuelta, anuncia gira con posible destino en México. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 

The EU will slap its new tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China for the next five years, but Beijing has been slammed the duties, filing an action with the WTO and launching anti-dumping investigations into European exports of brandy, pork and dairy products.Is this tug of war going to evolve into a full-fledge trade war? Could these tariffs slow down the energy transition and lead to fewer people buying EVs when combustion engines are supposed to be banned in 2035? If Donald Trump wins the US presidency next week, will that push the EU into a more conciliatory position with China? Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Noah Barkin, a Senior Advisor with the independent research provider Rhodium Group which specialises on Europe-China relations.We also take a quick look at the Eurasian security conference in Belarus, where an EU member state minister will attend and speak. Guess who?On the last part of the show, Radio Schuman looks at jobs threatened by automation.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and Georgios Leivaditis. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Alexander Stubb lauded the development of the China-Finland relationship over decades during their talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and agreed to deepen practical cooperation as well as expand people-to-people exchanges for greater progress in bilateral ties.Stubb, who took office in March, started his four-day state visit to China on Monday, which marked the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Finland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with China and the first Western country to sign an intergovernmental trade agreement with China.Xi said that China and Finland have respected and trusted each other over the years, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations that transcend historical, cultural and institutional differences.The economic ties between China and Finland are robust, with Finland currently being China's third-largest Nordic trade partner and China being Finland's largest trade partner in Asia for several consecutive years. Last year, the two-way trade volume reached $8.2 billion.Xi told Stubb that China welcomes Finland to actively participate in China's modernization drive and to expand cooperation in emerging industries such as green transition, the digital economy and new energy.He also announced China's decision to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for Finland, saying that more Finnish friends are welcome to start businesses, travel and study in China.Noting that both China and Finland are peace-loving nations that advocate multilateralism and free trade, Xi called on the two countries to jointly address issues such as climate change and the governance of artificial intelligence, in order to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world.Recalling his meeting with Xi in 2009, Stubb said the world was a very different place back then, and China has grown in the past 15 years in a way that was unimaginable for many.The Finnish president said his country adheres to the one-China principle and values China's important influence and its stabilizing and constructive role in international affairs.Noting that China and the European Union are closely interconnected in terms of economy, Stubb said the "decoupling and disruption of industrial and supply chains" or a new Cold War would not serve the interests of any party.Finland is willing to play an active role in promoting the smooth development of EU-China relations, he added.The two leaders also exchanged in-depth views on issues including the Ukraine crisis and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Xi said that China is ready to make joint efforts with Finland and other relevant parties to continue working for a peaceful settlement.After their talks, Xi and Stubb witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents covering areas such as education, environmental protection and the circular economy, and issued a joint working plan to advance the China-Finland future-oriented new-type cooperative partnership.Wang Yiwei, a professor at Renmin University of China's School of International Studies and director of the university's Institute of International Affairs, said this is the first time that a Finnish president is visiting China since the Nordic country officially became a NATO member last year.Wang noted that Finland and some European countries are looking forward to learning from China's experience in green transition and the digital economy, given the country's remarkable achievements in recent years."The two sides enjoy great potential for cooperation in environmental protection and climate response," he said.On Tuesday, Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, also met separately with Stubb in Beijing.Vice-President Han Zheng and the Finnish president attended the 5th China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation Meeting in Beijing, along with more than 100 government and business representatives from the two countries.During his trip, Stubb will make a stop in Shanghai, where he will visit Fudan University and attend a business summit, among other things.The last time a Finnish president visited China was five years ago. In 2019, then president of Finland Sauli Niinisto led a Finnish delegation to Beijing.

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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France's public debt is very much in the spotlight. The country's recently appointed prime minister, Michel Barnier, calls it a "sword of Damocles" hanging over future generations. Indeed, for many countries, paying interest on the national debt deprives them of investing in education, healthcare, research and so on. Similar debates are happening across the EU, as the European Commission asks member states to submit their debt reduction plans. We ask Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank (ECB), for his read on the debt situation, and on prospects for an overall European recovery. We also touch on EU-China relations, as a tensions come to a head over the issue of China subsidising the electric vehicles that it exports to Europe.

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Eric Peters. They'll discuss all the usual macro suspects from secular inflation to competitiveness of the U.S, EU, and China, the USD, De-globalization, and much more. https://bit.ly/3TN3vvp

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!

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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.

(00:52) Dreigende handelsoorlog EU en China Maanden geleden waarschuwde Von Der Leyen al, en nu lijkt 'een handelsoorlog met China onvermijdelijk', volgens vertrekkend buitenlandvertegenwoordiger van de EU Josep Borrell. Dit komt nadat de EU importheffingen instelde op Chinese elektrische auto's. Vandaag wordt bekend dat ook Canada hoge importheffingen invoert op Chinese auto's. Is een handelsoorlog met China nog wel te vermijden – en als het zo ver komt, is de EU daar dan klaar voor? Daarover vanuit Brussel correspondent Alexander Bakker, en vanuit China sinoloog en journalist Garrie van Pinxteren.  (17:08) Uitgelicht: 'Irak wil kindhuwelijken legaliseren' Een controversieel wetsvoorstel in Irak dreigt de rechten van vrouwen en minderjarige meisjes af te schaffen. Redacteur Abdou Bouzerda sprak met betrokken Irakezen.   Presentatie: Tim de Wit.

Regulation around deepfakes is still in its infancy, but companies are putting out more of them anyway. WSJ enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Julie Chang to discuss how some businesses are exploring ways to do so safely. Plus, the EU-China trade rift continues to grow, but what do EVs and cheese have to do with this? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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President Xi Jinping said on Monday that a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and an early ceasefire are in the best interest of all parties, and urged the international community to create conditions for direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who arrived in the Chinese capital on Monday morning. "Peace mission 3.0" is how Orban captioned a picture posted on social media platform X soon after his arrival in Beijing.Orban's visit to the Chinese capital comes on the heels of his trips last week to Moscow and Kyiv, where he proposed that Ukraine consider agreeing to an immediate cease-fire with Russia.During the meeting in Beijing, the two leaders engaged in in-depth discussions on the Ukraine crisis. Orban briefed Xi about his recent visits to Russia and Ukraine. Xi commended him for his efforts to promote a political resolution of the Ukraine crisis and outlined China's views and propositions on the matter.Xi said that priority should be given to adhering to the "three principles of no spillover from the battlefield, no escalation of fighting and no adding fuel to the fire by relevant parties", in order to quickly cool down the situation.He underlined the need for the international community to provide assistance for direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Only when all major powers exert "positive rather than negative influence" can a ceasefire occur, he said.Xi said that China has been actively facilitating peace talks in its own way, encouraging and supporting all efforts conducive to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. Noting that the basic principles and efforts of China and Hungary are aligned, he said that China is willing to continue its communication with Hungary and relevant parties.On Wednesday, Xi reiterated China's position on the Ukraine crisis during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Astana, Kazakhstan. He said that China is willing to continue making positive efforts to promote a political settlement of the crisis.Following his meeting with Xi, Orban posted on X that China is a "key power" in creating the conditions for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "This is why I came to meet with President Xi in Beijing, just two months after his official visit to Budapest," Orban wrote.Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union at the start of July.During his meeting with Orban on Monday, Xi expressed the hope that Hungary would play an active role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations and in achieving positive interactions between them.Xi also emphasized that there is no geopolitical wrangling or conflict of fundamental interests between China and the EU.China-EU relations are of strategic significance and global influence and should be kept stable and healthy, he said, adding that both sides should work together to address global challenges.He emphasized the need for both sides to uphold partnership, continue to promote two-way opening-up and strengthen international cooperation, in order to contribute to promoting global peace, stability, development and prosperity.On bilateral relations, Xi said that China will further comprehensively deepen reform, promote high-quality development and advance high-level opening-up, which will provide new opportunities for and inject new impetus into China-Hungary cooperation.He called for maintaining high-level exchanges between the two countries, deepening political mutual trust, and enhancing strategic communication and coordination.Both countries should continue to firmly support each other, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields, and actively participate in the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi said.Recalling Xi's state visit to Hungary in May, Orban said his country advocates strengthening cooperation with China, and opposes forming "small circles" and stoking bloc confrontation.Hungary is willing to take the opportunity of its rotating presidency of the EU to actively promote the sound development of EU-China relations, he said.Orban noted that China wants world peace and has put forward a series of important, constructive initiatives amid a turbulent international situation.China has used practical actions to demonstrate its ability as an important stabilizer in promoting world peace, Orban said. Hungary highly appreciates and values China's role and influence in global affairs, and is willing to closely maintain strategic communication and cooperation with China, he added.Reporter: Cao Desheng

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As the European Commission's provisional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs take effect, IG's Angeline Ong catches up with Xiaolin Chen, Head of International at KraneShares to discuss the potential impact of the ongoing trade tit-for-tat and how investors can position for this. Chen also explains why EVs, renewables, and healthcare were some of the most discussed topics at the latest World Economic Forum in Dalian, China.  Any opinion, news, research, analysis, or other information does not constitute investment or trading advice. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube *Your capital is at risk. 70% of retail CFD accounts lose money*

You know it's an election year both sides of the Atlantic when tariff threats fly thick and fast. We've had tariff threats linked to semiconductors, pork and agriculture so far. KraneShares CIO Brendan Ahern unpacks the political sabre-rattling with IG's Angeline Ong and how to trade it. Ahern also says the Wall Street 'melt-up' may well continue this summer before the US election. Any opinion, news, research, analysis, or other information does not constitute investment or trading advice. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube *Your capital is at risk. 71% of retail CFD accounts lose money*

As the competition between the US and China over electric vehicles ramps up, the pressure has mounted on the EU to agree its own approach to the issue of Chinese EVs. While there are widespread concerns about the impact of Chinese EV imports and calls for the EU to protect its auto industry, others argue that the availability of affordable Chinese EVs and “green tech” more generally can help accelerate Europe's own transition. This critical policy debate is taking place against a backdrop of concern about the global impact of Chinese industrial over-capacity. Why is the EU concerned and is it right to be? How might the EV issue affect broader EU-China trade relations and what are its implications for EU-US trade relations? Lastly, what does the EV case teach us about how the EU should balance decarbonisation and industrial policy? For a discussion of the US-China EV rivalry, listen to the previous episode of the AIG Global Trade Series 2024: “Car Wars (Part 1)” features Rem Korteweg in conversation with Scott Kennedy and Wendy Cutler.The 2024 edition of the AIG Global Trade Series explores the theme of ‘Back to the Future: A New Era of Managed Trade?'   Panellists:        Elvire Fabry, Senior Research Fellow, Jacques Delors Institute  Miguel Otero Iglesias, Senior Analyst, Elcano Royal Institute  Moderator:      Rem Korteweg, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute  This podcast episode was recorded on 17 June 2024.   Related content from GTS Contributors:  Policy Paper | Shields Up: How China, Europe, Japan, and the United States shape the world through economic security  Article | The economics and geopolitics of electric cars: a European Perspective ___  The Global Trade Series is a collaboration between AIG and the following international organisations with leading expertise on global trade: the Aspen Institute Germany; CEBRI - the Brazilian Center for International Relations; Chatham House (UK); CITD - the Center on Inclusive Trade and Development at Georgetown University Law Center (US); the Clingendael Institute (The Netherlands); Elcano Royal Institute (Spain); ERIA – the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (Indonesia); ISPI - the Italian Institute for International Political Studies; the Jacques Delors Institute (France); RIETI - the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan); and the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade (Switzerland).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.

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In this episode of Tea Leaves, TAG President Rexon Ryu and Dr. Evan Medeiros explore the expanding scope of US-China and EU-China competition in the spheres of security, economics, technology, and governance. They discuss recent bilateral meetings, emerging tariff policies, China's military assistance to Russia, and the importance of dialogue to prevent miscalculation. Tune in for expert insights on navigating two of the most consequential bilateral relationships today.

Ahead of the European Parliament election on June 6-9, 2024, this episode looks at the role of the European Parliament in EU-China relations and the possible impact of the election results on the European “de-risking” agenda among other topics. Johannes Heller-John talks to Ivana Karásková and Grzegorz Stec. Ivana is a European China Policy Fellow at MERICS and the founder of MapInfluenCE and China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) at the Association for International Affairs (AMO) in Prague. Grzegorz is the Head of the MERICS Brussels Office.Recently, Ivana co-authored two reports, one on foreign electoral interference in the EU and one on the rise of fringe parties in the EP and their impact on EU-China relations. Grzegorz has published articles on how EP parties see China and on key lessons learned by Members of the EP during the last mandate.  ---This podcast episode is part of the “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) project, 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 the wake of Xi Jinping's first visit to Europe in five years, the European Union and China continue to navigate an increasingly challenging period in relations. Concerns over growing trade imbalances, unfair subsidies in key industries, high-profile espionage cases, and China's continued support for Russia and its war on Ukraine place increasing strain on this pivotal relationship. At the same time, economic interconnectivity and shared concerns over transnational issues like climate change and AI governance compel coordination and cooperation. President Xi's recent visits to France, Hungary, and Serbia have underscored the divisions within the European Union regarding China policy, leaving the path forward uncertain. At this critical juncture, on May 15, 2024, Jason Kelly sat down with Noah Barkin and Janka Oertel to unpack recent developments, key issues, and the road ahead for China and the European Union.   About the speakers About the speaker: https://www.ncuscr.org/event/europe-china-relations/ Follow Noah Barkin on X: @noahbarkin Follow Janka Oertel on X: @oertel_janka Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube for video of this interview. Follow us on Twitter (@ncuscr) and Instagram (@ncuscr).

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?

In this special episode, Bronwen Maddox interviews a key figure in US foreign policy to the Middle East for over a decade, Ambassador Dennis Ross. Ambassador Ross engaged directly with both Israeli and Palestinian parties in peace negotiations under multiple US presidents, and was instrumental in brokering agreements between them, including the ‘Oslo II' accord of 1995 and the 1997 Hebron Accord. They discuss topics including the US-Israel relationship, what pressure President Biden can exert on Benjamin Netanyahu over a possible invasion of Rafah, global protests against Israeli action in Gaza and whether any hope remains for a deal to end the conflict. Read our latest: Xi Jinping hopes to improve EU–China relations – and drive a wedge between Europe and the US Vietnam's political turmoil reveals a turn towards China – and away from the West The UK should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine – despite Putin's nuclear threats Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock.  Take part in The World Today's Reader Survey✏️  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

The high-level EU-China people-to-people dialogue is planned to be resumed this spring. The last installment happened in 2020, and this podcast episode looks at the relevance and aims of the format and what might be considered as a successful outcome. Claudia Wessling, MERICS Director of Communications and Publications, is joined by Jean-Louis Rocca, Katja Drinhausen and Abigaël Vasselier. Jean-Louis is a professor at the renowned Sciences Po University in Paris, and a member of the EU-funded project China Horizons – Dealing with a resurgent China, a project that MERICS is part of as well. Katja is the Head of Program for our Politics and Society research team at MERICS and Abigaël is a Director for Policy and European Affairs at the institute.This podcast episode is part of the “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) project, 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 All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena interviews Kerry Brown, professor of China studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London, on the nature and drivers of Chinese Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping. Professor Brown shares keen insights on everything – from how Xi's supposed "all-powerful" authority manifests itself in policymaking, to the fundamental factors underpinning US-China and EU-China relations in the past few years. He also answers in brief the million-dollar question – "Why does the Taiwan issue matter?" Tune in for a deep dive into the making of Chinese foreign policy in the contemporary world order, and do keep an eye out for Prof. Brown's upcoming book, "Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island that will Dictate our Future". Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the most pressing issues in EU-China relations in 2024? What does Europe need to focus on in managing relations with China? How might China seek to exploit the campaign season, in which Europe will be preoccupied with its own problems? In this podcast, Abigaël Vasselier, Director Policy & European Affairs/Head of Program Foreign Relations at MERICS, discusses these and other questions with Claudia Wessling, Director Communications and Publications.This podcast episode is part of the “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC) project, 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.

We sat down with College of Europe Rector and former Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini to discuss EU-China relations, and how she expects the EU's de-risking process to proceed.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design: Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre Production: Hailey Ordal Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly

On 7 December 2023, the 24th EU-China Summit took place in Beijing, where President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Charles Michel, met with China's President, Xi Jinping and Premier, Li Qiang. Although both sides had various topics they wanted to address, there appeared to be minimal results. In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan and Alicia García-Herrero invite Liwei Wang to take a deep dive into the expectations and outcomes of the Summit. They talk about the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, the EU's trade deficit with China and China's market access among various other topics. They also look at the road forward on EU-China dialogues and discuss the areas on which the two powers can work together more such as climate transition and artificial intelligence regulation. 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!

Top EU officials met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week for their first in-person summit in four years. We examine what was on the agenda. We hear about tensions between Venezuela and Guyana over a disputed oil rich region. And popular video game Fortnite has launched a high-profile collaboration with Lego.

Early next month, the European Union and China are set to hold the 24th bilateral summit. The last EU-China summit was held via video conference in April 2022. It took place against the background of China's countermeasures to EU sanctions on human rights, Chinese economic coercion and trade measures against the single market, and most importantly, Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and Beijing's unwillingness to condemn the invasion. Earlier this year, the European Council reaffirmed the EU's multifaceted policy approach towards China, which is based on the judgment that China is simultaneously a partner, a competitor, and a systemic rival. However, that balancing act is getting more and more difficult.Host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Mr. Gunnar Wiegand, who has recently retired from the post of Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service, which he held for 7 ½ years. He is now a visiting professor at the College of Europe and the Paris School of International Affairs, and as of November 1, 2023, he has joined GMF's Indo-Pacific program as a visiting distinguished fellow.  Timestamps[01:39] EU-China Relations on the Eve of the 24th Bilateral Summit[05:13] Impact of the War in Ukraine on EU-China Relations[07:29] How could China alleviate concerns in Europe? [09:33] De-risking in the European Union[15:27] Proportionate and Precise Economic Security[18:27] How similar are EU and US perceptions of China?[22:13] The EU's Stance on Taiwan[26:19] How can EU contribute to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait?[27:21] Outcomes of the Biden-Xi Summit

In this episode of ZhōngHuá Mundus, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Giuseppe Porcaro, founders of the podcast and newsletter series, to reflect on their journey exploring China's economic dynamics and its implications for Europe. The hosts candidly discuss their motivations behind launching the podcast, explaining their original aims of providing a global audience with a nuanced understanding of China's international impact. They also discuss Europe's transformation and assertiveness in global affairs, expressing hopes for a more proactive approach, especially in areas like industrial policy and strategic foresight. 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!

In this episode, Jean-François di Meglio, the President of Asia Centre, discussed EU-China relations and his professional experiences in international finance with David Fields, CEAS Associate Director. Asia Centre is a Paris-based independent research institute which focuses on international and economic relations with countries in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the area's sociopolitical developments. He offered an overview of the European approach to China, which is both similar and different to the US approach, and the ways it needs to adapt to preserve the interests of all parties and reduce conflict. Head to www.asiacentre.eu for a deeper dive into related topics, as well as information on an upcoming podcast and other projects.

In her state of the union address, European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, announced an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric cars. This summer, the German government released its first comprehensive China strategy, noting that “China has changed, and therefore we must change our approach.” These events mark a turning point in EU-China relations. In this week's episode, Mark Leonard welcomes Janka Oertel, director of ECFR's Asia programme, to discuss her new book “End of the China illusion: How we must deal with Beijing's claim to power”, published by Piper Verlag (in German). What threats do today's China pose to Europe and to Germany? What are the West's biggest misconceptions about China? And what, really, does China want? This podcast was recorded on 20 September 2023. Bookshelf: Ende der China-Illusion: Wie wir mit Pekings Machtanspruch umgehen müssen | Janka Oertel Five Times Faster: Rethinking the Science, Economics, and Diplomacy of Climate Change | Simon Sharpe Lenin: The Man, the Dictator, and the Master of Terror | Victor Sebestyen

Mercedes Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius says his company is not worried about mounting tensions between the EU and China. He speaks with hosts Guy Johnson and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.