Europe must capitalise on its advantage in biosolutions as the industry can help strengthen defence, resilience, and competitiveness. Europe must also double down, writes @jankaoertel.bsky.social, to counter China's future dominance in this innovative domain. #DARE buff.ly/bwEUE4h

🎧New podcast! In this special episode of the World in 30 Minutes, @markhleonard.bsky.social welcomes @jeremycliffe.bsky.social, @rikefranke.bsky.social, @jankaoertel.bsky.social and Majda Ruge live from the @munsecconf.bsky.social to unpack its biggest moments. #MSC2026 ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...

Live from MSC 2026: Transatlantic turning point – European Council on Foreign Relations

Mark Leonard welcomes Jeremy Cliffe, Ulrike Franke, Janka Oertel and Majda Ruge live from the Munich Security Conference to unpack its biggest moments

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“There is no such thing as an ideal version of free trade. Our best bet is as-free-as-possible trade.”, writes @jankaoertel.bsky.social. As China undercuts industry worldwide, it’s time to refresh the open market story. @ecfrpower.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4sQYZft

EU-Mercosur deal: Take the win, but change the tune  – European Council on Foreign Relations

With the EU-Mercosur deal signed after 25 years of negotiations, free trade advocates in Europe may feel triumphant. But their narrative is no longer convincing

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While Europeans are determined to cut red tape and reduce the bureaucratic burden, more information is still needed to bridge the gap between what governments need to know and what they actually know, writes @jankaoertel.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4mCDg6p

Carbon copy: How Europe can narrow the economic intelligence gap with China

China is scooping up supply chain information as part of its trade restrictions. Europe lags behind in economic intelligence, but there is a way to start closing this gap with a low-cost…

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Der ECFR launchte heute das DARE*-Projekt: in den nächsten drei Jahren soll es helfen, die industrielle Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, die Führungsrolle im Bereich sauberer Technologien, die Sicherheit und den globalen wirtschaftlichen Einfluss Europas erhalten 🧵 ecfr.eu/topic/dare/

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DARE* is a three-year, cross-office ECFR initiative to boost European industrial competitiveness, clean technological leadership, security, and global influence.

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China is scooping up supply chain information as part of its trade restrictions. Europe lags behind in economic intelligence, but there is a way to start closing this gap with a low-cost, low-bureaucracy, high-impact step, writes @jankaoertel.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4mCDg6p

Carbon copy: How Europe can narrow the economic intelligence gap with China

China is scooping up supply chain information as part of its trade restrictions. Europe lags behind in economic intelligence, but there is a way to start closing this gap with a low-cost…

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After the tariff deal is before the next necessary adjustment: if the new tariff line on vehicles means a knock down for everyone by 7.5 percentage points then the EV tariffs on China that address the distortion will have to go up… @sandertordoir.bsky.social

Quick take on EU-China (or China-EU) climate joint statement: We'll do more of the same and we'll commit to make some commitments later. vs. last joint statement back in 2021 - in which China stated that it was going to 'strictly control coal consumption (it didn't)

Stimmt. Ich glaube, manche sehen die Risiken durchaus – sind aber defaitistisch. Warum glauben so viele in Berlin, Deutschland könne Chinas Industriepolitik nichts entgegensetzen? Dabei haben wir riesige fiskalische Spielräume und eine starke industrielle Basis. 1/

Lucas Guttenberg@lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · last yr.

Der Kollege Tordoir macht sich gerade sehr verdient damit, immer wieder auf die Gefahren des zweiten China-Schocks für Deutschland hinzuweisen. Mein Gefühl ist allerdings, dass er damit nicht ausreichend gehört wird...

🔴The visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Brussels, Berlin and Paris this week is an opportunity for European leaders to push back hard against Chinese coercion and assert European power @ecfrasia.bsky.social Read @jankaoertel.bsky.social's latest policy alert for more: bit.ly/3ZYJ6GS

Lethal weapon: Why Europe can’t afford to blink on China’s rare earth blackmail

China’s export restrictions are bringing European factories to the verge of shutting down. Yielding to Chinese pressure today will only invite more sophisticated threats tomorrow; only a united and…

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NEW from me - The EU-China reset that never was: summits begin but divisions remain A curtain raiser on a month of summitry, kicking off in earnest in Brussels today www.scmp.com/news/china/d...

The EU-China reset that never was: summits begin but divisions remain

After much talk of patching things up, a grand rapprochement has failed to materialise, with Beijing seen to be playing a ‘waiting game’.

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We knew China's rush to install solar and wind was going to be wild but WOW😮. The solar panels & wind turbines China installed in May alone, in a single month, will generarate as much electricity as: -Poland -Sweden -Norway -the UAE -North Carolina&Maryland or -Washington&Wyoming

Ich würds echt nicht sagen, wenn es nicht so wäre. Die neue Episode von unserem DLF-Podcast Der neue Westen war für mich wieder eyeopening. Dieses Mal gehts um China als lachenden Dritten. @jankaoertel.bsky.social im Gespräch mit @weltmayster.bsky.social . share.deutschlandradio.de/dlf-audiothe...

Wird China die Führung der Welt übernehmen?

Trumps Angriff auf die westliche Wertegemeinschaft ist gefundenes Fressen für China: Wie Peking seine Macht ausbaut, beantwortet die Sinologin Janka Oertel.

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It will be hard got me to get the image of Sabine Weyand in a Ninja outfit out of my head after listening, but this is really worth your time and @katie0martin.ft.com as amazing as always podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/u...

The UK’s trade deal

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Podcast🎙️| Can the UK take on the EU, US and China? @jankaoertel.bsky.social and Sir Martin Donnelly join the podcast this week to discuss how 🇬🇧 can manage its economic ties with the 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇳. Apple: apple.co/4mjYnLO Spotify: spoti.fi/3SKJPat

Independent Thinking: Can the UK take on the EU, US and China?

Janka Oertel and Sir Martin Donnelly join the podcast to discuss how the UK can manage its economic ties with the European Union, United States and China.

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Super proud to share a result of our joint work with @jankaoertel.bsky.social on what CEE and Germany can do together to withstand the China Shock 2.0, particularly in car industry MAKE CENTRAL EUROPEAN VALUE CHAIN GREAT AGAIN 😎 ecfr.eu/publication/...

Electric shock: The Chinese threat to Europe’s industrial heartland

The industrial heartland of Germany and central Europe is at risk from the second “China shock”. Here is how decision-makers can save industry and avert social and political strife.

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So we are back to square one on China-US trade relations for 90 days. Would be a massive exaggeration to call this agreement to de-escalate a „deal“, uncertainty remains high, but one thing is clear: China is certainly in a better position now than before the tariff escalation began.

www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/zyxw/... For all to read where China and Russia see their priorities and goals. We should pay close attention in Europe. We didn’t take the joint statement in 2022 seriously - let’s not make the same mistake again.

on.ft.com/3YzLPGa Europe’s last maker of key antibiotics ingredients shuts biggest domestic factory

Europe’s last maker of key antibiotics ingredients shuts biggest domestic factory

Xellia Pharmaceuticals to close Copenhagen plant and shift some production to China

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Very thoughtfull and informative podcast by Choice - China observers in Central and Eastern Europe: On EVs, supply chains, production and import through the eyes of European automotive power houses with @jankaoertel.bsky.social and Jakub Jakobówski OSW, Poland open.spotify.com/episode/6pJC...

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Voice for CHOICE (China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe) · Episode

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🎧 New Podcast! This week, Mark Leonard welcomes @agathedemarais.bsky.social and @jankaoertel.bsky.social to examine the diverse perspectives on US-China relations and how Europe can navigate this changing geopolitical landscape. Listen, share and subscribe!✍️ buff.ly/8xkp5tw

Beijing’s economic policies are threatening European competitiveness and economic security at a time when Europe cannot afford to be vulnerable. Poland can use its growing leadership role in the EU to help guide the bloc’s response.

Multi-Pole-arity: How Poland can help Europe think big on China

Beijing’s economic policies are threatening European competitiveness and economic security at a time when Europe cannot afford to be vulnerable. Poland can use its growing leadership role in the EU…

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“If it’s a question of who can endure more pain, China will not lose,” said Wang Wen, dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University in Beijing. By @dhpierson.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/w...

China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs

China sees little to gain in capitulating to President Trump’s tariff threats, labeling them “blackmail” and vowing to “fight to the end.”

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Highly plausible response. Beijing understands the meaning of reciprocity very well. edition.cnn.com/2025/04/04/b...

China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war | CNN Business

China said on Friday it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States from April 10, making good on a promise to strike back after US President Donald Trump escalated a glob...

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🎙️ In Welt.Macht.China podcast @jankaoertel.bsky.social discusses the winds of change since Trump's taking office - where is the relationship between the two superpowers China and USA heading? And what options remain for Europe and Germany?

Podcast: Trump 2.0 vs. China: Eskaliert der Kampf um die globale Vorherrschaft?

Seit Trumps Machtantritt weht in der Welt ein neuer Wind. Auch China bekommt das zu spüren. Wir wollen an unsere Folge vom 8.November 2024 anknüpfen. Damals, als Trump 2.0 noch ganz frische Realität…

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Noteworthy in vdL statement for all China watchers: "others are taking unfair advantage of the current rules - ready to support any efforts to make the global trading system fit for the realities" & "we cannot absorb global overcapacity and won't accept dumping" ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Statement by President von der Leyen on the announcement of universal tariffs by the US

President Trump's announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the EU, is a major blow to the world economy. I deeply regret this choice. Let's be clear-eyed about the immense conse

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I had forgotten the section 301 tariffs....indeed... we are well beyond 60.... www.scmp.com/economy/glob...

Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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54 per cent it is…for now. Staggered on top of each other. More could come. The argument that Trump in the end would be weak on China really does not hold anymore (has been a very European argument all along…) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/b...

China Will Face at Least 54 Percent Tariffs With Trump’s New Order

The 34 percent tariff announced on Wednesday is in addition to two rounds of import taxes the president already imposed since January.

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Während Trump Verbündete beschimpft, gibt China sich verständnisvoll. Gehen die Europäer in ihrer Ratlosigkeit ausgerechnet auf Xi Jinping zu? Die Sinologin @jankaoertel.bsky.social warnt dringlich davor – und sagt, was sie Friedrich Merz rät. Interview @spiegel.de👇 www.spiegel.de/ausland/euro...

(S+) Sinologin Janka Oertel über Europa und Trump: »Für Peking sortieren sich die Karten perfekt«

Während Donald Trump Verbündete beschimpft, gibt China sich verständnisvoll. Gehen die Europäer in ihrer Ratlosigkeit bald ausgerechnet auf Xi Jinping zu? Die Sinologin Janka Oertel warnt davor – und ...

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📢 Gleich geht’s los! Die Wahlnacht ist vorbei – Zeit für die Analyse mit Expert:innen! – was kommt jetzt für Berlin & Europa? 🇩🇪🇪🇺 🗣️ @jankaoertel.bsky.social @jpuglierin.bsky.social @jeremycliffe.bsky.social & Timo Lochocki Heute um 09:00 CET – sei dabei! 👇 https://buff.ly/41f2bFZ

ECFR election insights: Will Germany lead or lag in Europe’s next foreign policy chapter?

Germany’s election results are in—now what? Join the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) for a timely post-election analysis in the early morning after results are in. What does the outcome…

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