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CEIAS Considers: What are the outcomes and potential implications of the Trump-Xi summit?

Donald Trump has just returned from his three-day trip to Beijing, which took place between May 13 and 15. It was the first visit to China by a sitting US president since Trump’s visit in 2017, following a rather hectic year marked by escalatory tariffs and export controls. The former reached 145% at one point… Continue reading CEIAS Considers: What are the outcomes and potential implications of the Trump-Xi summit?

War in the Middle East and Taiwan’s energy diversification needs

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are putting Taiwan’s vulnerability to external energy shocks under the spotlight. Given Taiwan’s near-total reliance on imported fuels, the crisis should serve as a warning signal for Taipei to reassess its energy policy, including its stance on nuclear power and strategic reserves. Picture source: Depositphotos. Escalating tensions in the Middle… Continue reading War in the Middle East and Taiwan’s energy diversification needs

The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement

Key takeaways: As its trade deficit with China continues to widen and transatlantic commitments become increasingly uncertain, the EU is now questioning both the nature of its ties to Beijing and the strength of its relationship with Washington. Amid this, the EU continues to pursue its strategic diversification efforts, including through new trade agreements such… Continue reading The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement

Oil tankers, cars, and money: the political economy of G7 China policies

Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to Beijing in May follows trips by Canada’s Mark Carney, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz. The agreements reached, says Dominika Remžová, reflect not only the interests of political elites but also how economic structures shape each country’s China policy. Trade deals by public opinion In response to growing… Continue reading Oil tankers, cars, and money: the political economy of G7 China policies

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