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Chinese firms will expand presence in South-east Asia

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CHINA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia maintained its position as the largest recipient (40%) of China’s total Asia-Pacific engagement, which was valued at USD14.8bn, up USD12.4bn from 2022. In recent…

Delay to EU-UK automobile tariffs is likely

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EU/UK

EU/UK: Delay to EV tariffs is likely

Concerns over Chile's China dependence will mount

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CHILE

More recently, the complexities of maintaining this approach have increased in the face of incipient concern about the possible strategic implications of Chinese investment in…

Washington seeks dialogue to limit damage to ties

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CHINA/UNITED STATES

Washington is attempting to limit a further deterioration in relations ahead of its November elections, while simultaneously stiffening tariffs on China amid an expanding…

US WTO reform proposals will gain little traction

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UNITED STATES

Tai will continue to make the Biden administration’s case that the WTO needs reform to make it fit for purpose in the 21st century. Opposition to reform will come from India and…

Chinese EV investment runs risks in Hungary, Slovakia

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EASTERN EUROPE/CHINA

Slovakia’s first EV battery plant aims to support the nascent EV industry and underlying supply chains. Foreign capital and technological innovations are key for Central European…

German automakers face obstacles on all fronts

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GERMANY

German manufacturers face a multi-faceted competitiveness challenge. Domestic output almost halved from 2016 to 2021. The failure to match rivals in the development of electric…