China and India have just ended months of skirmishes on their border. For decades they have distrusted and misunderstood each other. India is now cooperating more with the US in the Quad grouping – to Beijing's displeasure. But Delhi says this is far from an alliance. India has always insisted on strategic independence.
Von Christiane Kuehl
Geely is China's largest car company. With its new brand Zeekr, the company now wants to attack the market for premium EVs. Company founder Li Shufu has already turned the industry on its head several times in his home country. With his group, he also holds around ten percent of the shares in Daimler.
Von Redaktion Table
Relations between China and the EU have never been worse. For the first time in over 30 years, the two sides slapped sanctions on each other last week. Nevertheless, there is little sign of a continuing deep conflict affecting economic relations. Experts speak of a low point but not a caesura.
Von Felix Lee
Double standards in dealing with China: The US talks about values, but it means geopolitical influence. The Europeans also talk about values, but they mean economic interests. Meanwhile, sanctions help no one, certainly not the people of Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Instead of verbal armament and the military show of force of times past, the West should seek dialogue with Beijing. After all, everyone knows that the world's problems can only be solved with China, not against it.
Von Redaktion Table
