Chinese firms in Europe concerned by calls for decoupling and growing support for protectionism
Companies also worried about the political atmosphere and the increase in negative views about China across the continent
Diplomacy
Liz Truss looks to settle NI protocol dispute before anniversary of Good Friday deal
British diplomats hope that if the dispute with the EU over the protocol is settled amicably and the NI executive is restored before next Easter, it could pave the way for a state visit by Biden to London in 2023
Biden’s promise to defend Taiwan says a lot about America’s view of China
In essence, China poses an existential threat, not just economically, politically, and militarily, but also ideologically.
China repeats call for talks to end Ukraine war after Vladimir Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons
Beijing has tried to hold a balanced position but Russian leader may force it ‘to stay somewhat further away’ from him, one Chinese analyst says
Singapore warns of ‘escalatory spiral’ amid eroding trust between US and China
‘China’s strategic and economic influence has grown, so has their sense of vulnerability’
Chinese envoys help plan likely visits to Beijing by French and German leaders
The trips would be the first in three years by European leaders to China after three years of Covid-enforced absence
China conducts military exercises off Taiwan after warning Pelosi to scrap visit
President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart, Joe Biden, in a phone call on Thursday against “external interference” in Beijing’s dealings with the island.
As Xi Jinping warns Joe Biden on Taiwan, history of ‘yao guan’ shows US cannot laugh off China’s intentions
The US ignored China’s warning of ‘yao guan’ in 1950 about intervening in the Korean war, resulting in strained relations until the 1970s