China-EU decoupling

Sailing the Seas of Economic Security

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Sailing the Seas of Economic Security

Advertisement In the security state that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is building, economic security matters. But in the “securitization of everything” that is emblematic of his governing style, how crucial is it exactly?  Economic security is just one of the 16 areas outlined in Xi’s 2014 vision of “comprehensive national security” (总体国家安全). This concept encompasses … Read more

China, Europe, and the Great Electric Vehicle Race

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China’s EV Export Boom Is Bringing Southeast Asia Into Beijing’s Orbit

Advertisement The electric vehicle (EV) sector has become a cornerstone of the EU’s environmental policy, as made evident by the establishment of the Fit for 55 legislation review package. The package set the ambitious targets of a 55 percent reduction in car emissions and a 50 percent reduction in van emissions by 2030. This policy … Read more