The EU must confront a hard truth: the evolving policies of both Washington and Beijing raise questions about their reliability as enduring strategic partners.

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06.06.2025

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Shrinks Annual Budget for the First Time in History – The Diplomat

Foreign investors will be disappointed by the budget’s silence on measures for regulatory reform or assurance of legal protections.

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06.06.2025

A New Mindset for the China-Germany Economic Partnership – The Diplomat

A shift in perspective is needed – one that honestly assesses where economic protection is justified and where cooperation might still be beneficial.

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05.06.2025

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report – The Diplomat

Washington is driving a hard bargain in its ongoing trade and tariff negotiations with Hanoi.

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05.06.2025

Silicon Schengen Is Europe’s Play. An AI Archipelago Could Be ASEAN’s. – The Diplomat

Southeast Asia must improve its position in the global AI value chain, from a low-cost transit point to a critical node for innovation and production.

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05.06.2025

From Scrap to Strategy: Building a Circular Economy for India’s Electronics Boom – The Diplomat

Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India.

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05.06.2025

Geopolitical Intelligence and Business Strategy Amid China-US Competition – The Diplomat

Insights from Finley Grimble.

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04.06.2025

Why Vietnam Is Cutting Down Payments to Renewable Energy Developers – The Diplomat

To attract investment, Vietnam’s state-owned electricity company EVN agreed to pay power producers above-market rates. Now the bill has come due.

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04.06.2025

As Trade Talks Stall, Trump Tightens Pressure on China – The Diplomat

How will Beijing respond to the new U.S. curbs on tech exports and student visas?

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03.06.2025

The Controversial Mine at the Center of Bougainville’s Independence Quest – The Diplomat

Bougainville – and its resources – could very well end up in the middle of a battle between China and the U.S. over influence in the new nation, and thus in the region.

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03.06.2025

North Korea’s Car Ownership ‘Reform’: New Rules, Same Elite Privilege – The Diplomat

North Korea is allowing private individuals to register vehicles under their own names – but the “breakthrough” is largely symbolic.

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02.06.2025

Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Outreach: Will India Re-Connect With Its Central Asia Policy? – The Diplomat

Central Asian states have been at the forefront of regional connectivity projects, but progress has bene frustratingly slow.

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31.05.2025

China-Europe Rail Routes: The Middle Corridor Mirage – The Diplomat

The difficulties facing the China-Russia-Europe rail link only underscore China’s failure to invest in the obvious alternative: the Middle Corridor.

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31.05.2025

China’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Journey – The Diplomat

As in some many cutting-edge sectors, China’s relationship with cryptocurrencies is defined by the competing forces of innovation and regulation.

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31.05.2025

Japan’s Stem Cell Awakening – The Diplomat

Japan’s foray into regenerative medicine takes on added importance for a nation wrestling with age, stagnation, and its place in the world.

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31.05.2025

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Sentenced to 2 Years Prison Over 1MDB Scandal – The Diplomat

The former “star dealmaker” told a Brooklyn court that billions in stolen funds “could have profoundly benefited” Malaysia and its people.

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30.05.2025

US Investment Firm to Beat Path for 2026 IPO of Uzbek State Assets – The Diplomat

Franklin Templeton seeks to replicate its success in Romania with a $1.7 billion IPO of Uzbek state assets. Is Tashkent finally ready for change?

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30.05.2025

Why Is Iran Strengthening Its Ties With Central Asia? – The Diplomat

Its extensive road and railway network, coupled with major ports in the Indian Ocean, gives Iran an important advantage in cooperation with the landlocked Central Asian republics.

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30.05.2025

From Pacifism to Pillar Two: How Japan’s Tax Overhaul Reflects National Priorities – The Diplomat

From defense spending to demographic decline, Japan’s tax reform attempts to address pressing national issues.

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29.05.2025

How Japan Rewrote the Rules for the Nippon Steel Deal (and Beyond) – The Diplomat

Rather than challenging regulatory barriers, Nippon Steel addressed political concerns through binding legal commitments – all within the realm of private commercial law.

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29.05.2025

Assessing the Success of ‘Made In China 2025’ – The Diplomat

Insights from Camille Boullenois.

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29.05.2025

Is China Building the Future of AI Governance Through Open-Source Modeling? – The Diplomat

Unlike the more closed and proprietary model prevalent in the U.S., China’s approach leverages state support and open-source infrastructure to accelerate collective progress.

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28.05.2025

How Realistic is Vingroup’s $61 Billion High Speed Rail Plan? – The Diplomat

The Vietnamese conglomerate has a history of throwing itself into ambitious projects for which it has little or no previous experience.

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28.05.2025

Tariff Shockwaves: Indonesia’s Export Strategy Under Fire – The Diplomat

While trade talks with the U.S. are still underway, Indonesia must reassess its non-tariff measures to address U.S. concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.

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27.05.2025

Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs – The Diplomat

Along with the conflict in Myanmar, the issue of trade is likely to be high on the agenda at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

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24.05.2025

The Rise of AI Manufacturing in China and South Korea – The Diplomat

AI-driven strategies in China and South Korea reinforce East Asia’s manufacturing dominance, challenging Western and Global South reshoring ambitions.

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23.05.2025

How China-US Rivalry Reshaped South Korea’s Beauty Industry – The Diplomat

South Korea’s cosmetics sector is a case study in navigating the market upheaval caused by China-U.S. competition.

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23.05.2025

Are Yuan-based Stablecoins China’s Next Move in Global Digital Finance? – The Diplomat

Beijing may now be poised to explore its own version of the stable digital currencies as a strategic counterbalance to Washington’s stablecoin dominance.

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23.05.2025

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative – The Diplomat

The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.

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22.05.2025

Japan’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs – The Diplomat

Instead of opting to promote the global spread of protectionism, Japan and the region must choose to defend and strengthen free trade.

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22.05.2025

Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington – The Diplomat

Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.

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22.05.2025

The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence – The Diplomat

The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.

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22.05.2025

US Commerce Department Gets Green Light for Southeast Asian Solar Tariffs – The Diplomat

The U.S. solar industry has been “materially injured” by a flood of cheap panels and components from four Southeast Asian nations, a key trade body has ruled.

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21.05.2025

China, France, and the Political Economy of Defense Modernization in Southeast Asia – The Diplomat

Southeast Asian nations have tended to lean toward European partners in their quest for military modernization. Could China present an affordable alternative?

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20.05.2025

China’s First Law to Promote Private Enterprise: What Does It Mean? – The Diplomat

China’s new private enterprise law promotes fair competition and equal treatment, yet also signals that private enterprise is welcome only as long as it serves the Communist Party’s broader political objectives.

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20.05.2025

Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips – The Diplomat

The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration’s tariffs.

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20.05.2025

California Just Overtook Japan’s Economy: A Wake-up Call for Japanese Policymakers – The Diplomat

The symbolic moment of California surpassing Japan in economic size reflects deeper structural stagnation.

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17.05.2025

The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase – The Diplomat

A new tech cold war is underway — and accelerating.

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16.05.2025

Why China-US Trade Talks May Not Lead to a Comprehensive Deal – The Diplomat

If the U.S. pressures China to free-float the yuan, increase market access, and go for full capital account convertibility, a trade deal is unlikely.

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The China Challenge in Critical Minerals: The Case for Asymmetric Resilience – The Diplomat

Europe Must Beware of Potential Risks in the China-US Strategic Competition – The Diplomat

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Shrinks Annual Budget for the First Time in History – The Diplomat

A New Mindset for the China-Germany Economic Partnership – The Diplomat

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report – The Diplomat

Silicon Schengen Is Europe’s Play. An AI Archipelago Could Be ASEAN’s. – The Diplomat

From Scrap to Strategy: Building a Circular Economy for India’s Electronics Boom – The Diplomat

Geopolitical Intelligence and Business Strategy Amid China-US Competition – The Diplomat

Why Vietnam Is Cutting Down Payments to Renewable Energy Developers – The Diplomat

As Trade Talks Stall, Trump Tightens Pressure on China – The Diplomat

The Controversial Mine at the Center of Bougainville’s Independence Quest – The Diplomat

North Korea’s Car Ownership ‘Reform’: New Rules, Same Elite Privilege – The Diplomat

Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Outreach: Will India Re-Connect With Its Central Asia Policy? – The Diplomat

China-Europe Rail Routes: The Middle Corridor Mirage – The Diplomat

China’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Journey – The Diplomat

Japan’s Stem Cell Awakening – The Diplomat

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Sentenced to 2 Years Prison Over 1MDB Scandal – The Diplomat

US Investment Firm to Beat Path for 2026 IPO of Uzbek State Assets – The Diplomat

Why Is Iran Strengthening Its Ties With Central Asia? – The Diplomat

From Pacifism to Pillar Two: How Japan’s Tax Overhaul Reflects National Priorities – The Diplomat

How Japan Rewrote the Rules for the Nippon Steel Deal (and Beyond) – The Diplomat

Assessing the Success of ‘Made In China 2025’ – The Diplomat

Is China Building the Future of AI Governance Through Open-Source Modeling? – The Diplomat

How Realistic is Vingroup’s $61 Billion High Speed Rail Plan? – The Diplomat

Tariff Shockwaves: Indonesia’s Export Strategy Under Fire – The Diplomat

Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs – The Diplomat

The Rise of AI Manufacturing in China and South Korea – The Diplomat

How China-US Rivalry Reshaped South Korea’s Beauty Industry – The Diplomat

Are Yuan-based Stablecoins China’s Next Move in Global Digital Finance? – The Diplomat

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative – The Diplomat

Japan’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs – The Diplomat

Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington – The Diplomat

The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence – The Diplomat

US Commerce Department Gets Green Light for Southeast Asian Solar Tariffs – The Diplomat

China, France, and the Political Economy of Defense Modernization in Southeast Asia – The Diplomat

China’s First Law to Promote Private Enterprise: What Does It Mean? – The Diplomat

Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips – The Diplomat

California Just Overtook Japan’s Economy: A Wake-up Call for Japanese Policymakers – The Diplomat

The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase – The Diplomat

Why China-US Trade Talks May Not Lead to a Comprehensive Deal – The Diplomat

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