Andreas Landwehr
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Andreas Landwehr
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German journalist, Beijing Bureau Chief of dpa German Press Agency for 30 years, Asia-Pacific Head until 2023, Liberty Award 2011, former correspondent in U.S.
China signaled it will maintain economic support but refrain from ramping up stimulus next year, underscoring a shift from defending against US tariffs to securing growth in the longer term www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Vows Flexible Rate, RRR Cuts to Boost Economy in 2026
China signaled it will maintain economic support but refrain from ramping up stimulus next year, underscoring a shift from defending against US tariffs to securing growth in the longer term.
www.bloomberg.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trump’s barrage of tariff increases threatened to chill global trade flows, but commercial exchanges continued to increase as most of the international commerce system functions as it did before the onslaught www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
Global Trade Flows Show Surprising Strength Despite Strain Of Higher U.S. Tariffs
However, trade is likely to come under increased strain if goods that China can no longer sell to U.S. consumers flood other markets at knock-down prices.
www.wsj.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
U.S. B-52 bombers flew in formation with Japanese fighters over the Sea of Japan, in a display of alliance amid Chinese anger over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The US is proposing that foreign visitors provide their social media history over the last five years to enter the country, including those from Australia, Germany, Japan and the UK who can now enter without a visa www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Plans to Mandate Social Media Checks for Visa-Free Visitors
The US is proposing that foreign visitors provide their social media history over the last five years to enter the country, including those from Australia, Germany, Japan and the UK who can now enter ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced chips to China marks more than just a shift in US tech policy. It also raises questions about how far he’ll go to steady ties with Xi Jinping www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump’s Nvidia Deal Reshapes US’s China Strategy, Risks Supercharging Xi’s AI Push
Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia Corp. to sell advanced chips to China marks more than just a shift in US tech policy. It also raises questions about how far he’ll go to steady ties with Xi Jin...
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:18 AM
China’s Weak Currency Is Powering Its Exports and Drawing Criticism www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/b...
China’s Weak Currency Is Powering Its Exports and Drawing Criticism
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December 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
„The Trump administration’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China further illustrates that the United States is taking a more dovish approach toward what has been its preeminent geopolitical rival“ www.cfr.org/expert-brief...
The Consequences of Exporting AI Chips to China
Three CFR experts discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced AI chip sales to China and what implications it could have for the future of AI, U.S. national security po…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
“I’m not even sure that Europe would be able to make toothpaste without China.”The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China advised companies to “eliminate single-source dependencies on both China and the United States where possible”
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...
‘Toothpaste without China’? EU firms must stop Beijing, US overreliance: report
European Union Chamber of Commerce in China urges companies to “eliminate single-source dependencies”.
www.scmp.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Trump's decision to let U.S. tech giant Nvidia sell more advanced semiconductors to China is getting pushback from some Republicans wary of giving Beijing an edge in the global race to AI dominance www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/t...
Trump's blessing of Nvidia AI chip sales to China gets a chilly reception from GOP
Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping "responded positively" to the proposal to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips on condition that the U.S. gets 25% of revenue.
www.cnbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/w...
Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Nvidia has approval from the U.S. government to sell its more advanced H200 AI chips to China. But the question is whether Beijing wants it or will let companies buy it. The Financial Times reported China would "limit access" to the H200, citing unidentified sources www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/n...
Nvidia can sell the more advanced H200 AI chip to China — but will Beijing want them?
Nvidia received the green light from the U.S. to sell its advanced H200 chip to China. But there are questions over whether Beijing will allow this to happen.
www.cnbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Trump trade rep changes China soybean purchase timeline, cites 'discrepancy' www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/t...
Trump trade rep changes China soybean purchase timeline, cites 'discrepancy'
China for months earlier this year had boycotted purchasing soybeans from U.S. farms because of a trade war began by President Donald Trump.
www.cnbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Nvidia applauded Trump’s decision, saying the choice would support domestic manufacturing and that by allowing the Commerce Department to vet commercial customers it would “strike a thoughtful balance” on economic and national security priorities

apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Trump granted Nvidia Corp. permission to ship its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China in exchange for a 25% surcharge, a move that lets the company potentially regain billions of dollars in lost business www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Nvidia Wins Trump’s Approval to Sell H200 AI Chips in China
President Donald Trump granted Nvidia Corp. permission to ship its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China in exchange for a 25% surcharge, a move that lets the world’s most valuable company potent...
www.bloomberg.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Trump said he would let Nvidia export its H200 chip to China and that the U.S. would receive a 25% cut www.wsj.com/tech/nvidia-...
Trump Says U.S. Will Allow Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Get 25% Cut
The president’s decision to allow exports of the powerful chip comes after meeting last week with the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Chinese industrial production broke records this year as its factories churned out more cars, machinery and chemicals than ever before. Despite the disruptions of tariffs, the country’s trade surplus in goods has set a record www.wsj.com/world/china/...
China’s Manufacturing Is Booming Despite Trump’s Tariffs
U.S. pressure has only cemented its rival’s status as the world’s indispensable factory floor, sending its trade surplus above $1 trillion.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
How China Wins the Future:
Beijing’s Strategy to Seize the New Frontiers of Power www.foreignaffairs.com/china/how-ch...
How China Wins the Future
Beijing’s strategy to seize the new frontiers of power.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
China’s trade surplus hits $1 trillon in just 11 months despite plunge in shipments to US www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/b...
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November despite major drop in US shipments | CNN Business
China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straigh...
www.cnn.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
China’s top leaders made strengthening domestic demand their top economic priority for 2026, while hinting at a measured approach to stimulus www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Politburo Makes Boosting Domestic Demand Top Goal in 2026
China’s top leaders made strengthening domestic demand their top economic priority for 2026, while hinting at a measured approach to stimulus.
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
„Heute ist Europa stärker denn je von kritischen Vorleistungen aus China abhängig. Die europäischen Hauptstädte haben das Konzept des Deriskings zwar übernommen, weigern sich jedoch, die notwendigen politischen Maßnahmen umzusetzen“ hbapp.handelsblatt.com/cmsid/100178...
Handelsblatt
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December 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%. China’s exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, climbing 5.9% from a year earlier www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
China’s exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, climbing 5.9% from a year earlier
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
China’s Exports Bounce Back in Sign of Tariff Resilience. Outbound shipments in November rose 5.9% www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
China’s Exports Bounce Back in Sign of Tariff Resilience
Exports rose more than expected last month, bouncing back even as shipments to the U.S. continued to fall.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
“The broad picture will be that policymakers are pretty happy with the way things went this year, particularly on the trade front,” said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Shakes Off Tariff Scare to Stick With Export-Driven Growth
China’s leaders are widely expected to stick with its manufacturing-led growth strategy in key policy meetings this month, even as calls grow at home and abroad for a more urgent shift toward consumpt...
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM