China in 26: Europe-China relations + Russian-Chinese military cooperation + new economic data

In this episode of our German-language series “China in 26,” Bernhard Bartsch, Mikko Huotari, and Claudia Wessling discuss three topics to watch in the coming months: First, what is the state of German and European relations with China? Are we headed toward cooperation or confrontation? Second: How should we interpret the latest military maneuvers by China and Russia? Are they a show of force or an overlooked threat? And third: What do China’s latest growth figures mean for Xi Jinping’s plans to build a strong domestic economy?

You can learn more about the topics in this episode here:

• China’s export surge + Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law + Sino-German trade – MERICS Europe China 360°
• The EU must confront China’s trade challenge
• China-Russia Dashboard: Facts and figures on a special relationship