Andreas Landwehr

China Building Subs That Can Strike U.S. From Closer to Home, U.S. Navy Warns Beijing’s accelerating production of submarines is set to challenge U.S. undersea dominance.

China is building new submarines with firepower that can strike more of the U.S. mainland from waters closer to its own shores www.wsj.com/world/china/...

China is about to show the world its plan to win the future | CNN China spent the last five years cultivating innovation and new technology at home. The next half decade will be dedicated to deploying the fruits of its labor to transform its economy – and its place ...

China is about to show the world its plan to win the future www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/c...

China imports the most energy, but is best placed on Iran China is the world's largest energy importer and would therefore appear vulnerable to the surge in crude oil and natural gas prices from the conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran.

China imports the most energy, but is best placed on Iran: It's vast stockpile of crude a cushion ​against price spikes, meaning that any energy-led inflation in the rest of the world will not hit China, expert says www.reuters.com/markets/comm...

Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid Iran's closest allies, Russia and China, have not offered material support to it, exposing the hard limits of its "strategic" partnerships.

„Beyond this rhetoric I don't see China's government taking concrete action to support Tehran." … "Preserving détente with the U.S. remains a strategic priority for China's leadership," Wildau said www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/i...

The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think | ChinaPower Project Analysis of a groundbreaking dataset shows that purges within China’s military are far more extensive than previously understood.

The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think chinapower.csis.org/china-pla-mi...

Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing

Taiwan arms sale approved by congress is delayed as Trump plans visit to Beijing. The White House reportedly ordered agencies not to move forward to ensure that Mr. Trump has a successful summit with Xi www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/u...

Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’ Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.

Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
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China to Tighten Air Quality Rules That Have Helped Slash Smog China is planning its first major tightening of national air quality standards since 2012, as it seeks to extend a largely successful anti-pollution campaign that’s reshaped parts of its economy.

China is planning its first major tightening of national air quality standards since 2012, as it seeks to extend a largely successful anti-pollution campaign that’s reshaped parts of its economy www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

China Ousts Nine Military Lawmakers as Xi’s Defense Purge Widens China removed nine military lawmakers from its national parliament in the latest sign that President Xi Jinping’s purge of key defense establishment personnel continues to widen.

China removed nine military lawmakers from its national parliament in the latest sign that President Xi Jinping’s purge of key defense establishment personnel continues to widen www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Germany’s Leader Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade

Mr. Merz called on China to reduce subsidies for its domestic manufacturers, to allow the value of its currency, the renminbi, to rise, and to ensure continued exports of raw materials, such as critical minerals, all of which would benefit German industry www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/w...

Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China On a trip to Beijing, the German chancellor said he aimed to reduce his country’s ballooning trade deficit with China.

Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China. “We want to reduce these imbalances, which have arisen primarily from overcapacity in China.” www.politico.eu/article/germ...

China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

China to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says during Beijing visit www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/c...

In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance ties to ‘new levels’ The German chancellor’s visit comes as Europe rebalances China ties under a more assertive US foreign policy led by Donald Trump.

In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance ties to ‘new levels’
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Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/w...

The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/t...

China Hits Japanese Firms With Export Bans China has banned exports of dual-use items to a broad list of Japanese entities because of their military ties, escalating Beijing’s monthslong dispute with Japan over Taiwan.

China banned the export of critical minerals and other goods with potential military uses to several major Japanese companies, further escalating its pressure campaign against Tokyo over remarks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan www.wsj.com/economy/glob...

Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’ China once underpinned Germany’s industrial growth but has now become a force behind its deindustrialization.

Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’ www.politico.eu/article/frie...

Xi Gains Leverage Before Trump Summit After Tariff Reversal Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to the negotiating table with Donald Trump with a boost in bargaining power, after the US leader lost his ability to quickly raise tariffs for nearly any reason...

Xi Jinping is heading to the negotiating table with Donald Trump with a boost in bargaining power, after the US leader lost his ability to quickly raise tariffs for nearly any reason www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of the leaders summit in April, at a time when Beijing seeks U.S. concessions on Taiwan.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of a summit with his counterpart Xi Jinping, where Beijing is expected to push for reduced U.S. support for Taiwan www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/t...

Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal | CNN Politics US intelligence agencies believe that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one covert explosive test in recent years as part of a broader push to complete...

US intelligence agencies believe that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one covert explosive test as part of a broader push to completely transform its nuclear arsenal into the world’s most technologically advanced www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/p...

Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom

“That’s going to be a wild one“, says Trump about his planned visit in China www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/w...

What Happens to All These Trade Deals Now?

The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs threw into doubt a series of trade deals that the administration struck in recent months, including with some of the country’s largest trading partners like China or Japan
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Trump to make 3-day trip to China through April 2 U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a White House official said Friday.

Trump is scheduled to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 to meet Xi Jinping, a White House official said english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/7...

IMF Warns China’s Economic Policies Are Causing Damage to Others The International Monetary Fund faulted China’s economic policies for causing waste at home and damage abroad and called for a reorientation by Beijing to embrace a model based on domestic consumer sp...

The International Monetary Fund faulted China’s economic policies for causing waste at home and damage abroad and called for a reorientation by Beijing to embrace a model based on domestic consumer spending www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

How China’s Xi Purged His ‘Big Brother’ to Achieve Absolute Power The Beijing leader consolidated one-man rule last month in rapid-fire actions against the military’s senior commanders.

“The fall of Zhang Youxia signals that Xi’s ‘one-man rule’ has reached a point where systemic trust—the belief that loyalty guarantees safety—has completely evaporated“, says Minxin Pei. Stunning details by ⁦‪WSJ‬⁩ www.wsj.com/world/china/...

China’s Military Purges Won’t Change Its Taiwan Calculus The purges carry real implications for China’s domestic politics and short-term military readiness, but their relevance to Beijing’s Taiwan policy is limited.

China’s Military Purges Won’t Change Its Taiwan Calculus thediplomat.com/2026/02/chin...

Live Updates: South Korean Ex-Leader Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday after being found guilty of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024 and plunged the country into a constitutional crisis
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Ousted Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Life Over Martial Law Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life in prison over his 2024 martial law declaration that shocked the nation and triggered the ...

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life in prison over his 2024 martial law declaration that shocked the nation www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Opinion | Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire

„To reopen the door to explosive testing is to invite a return to environmental damage and the abdication of our morals. …Trump should refrain from ordering a resumption of explosive nuclear testing“ www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...

Exclusive | U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan in Limbo Amid Pressure Campaign From China The development follows pressure from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and concerns that the sale would derail President Trump’s coming visit to Beijing.

A U.S. arms-sales package for Taiwan is in limbo following Chinese pressure and concerns about President Trump’s coming Beijing visit www.wsj.com/world/china/...