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The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

Wed 19 Nov 2025 06:00 CET

The political tone in East Asia has been significantly heightened after Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi's statement that Japan may be forced to intervene if China attacks Taiwan. It is a clear signal to China that Japan will not sit idly by if Taiwan is attacked, says Björn Jerdén, head of the National Knowledge Center on China

China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption

China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption

Tue 21 Oct 2025 05:41 CEST

How can one bring down a youth unemployment rate of almost 20 percent? And above all – what can be done to get the Chinese population to start consuming again? The answers hope the Chinese leadership will find when they gather in Beijing during the week.

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

Sun 13 Apr 2025 08:41 CEST

The relationship between the USA and China is deteriorating due to the trade war, not just when it comes to the countries' economies. It can entail increased risks in several areas

Would there be less war with Trump?

Would there be less war with Trump?

Mon 4 Nov 2024 05:45 CET

Donald Trump's style and unpredictability worry many. Will it be a more uncertain world with Trump as president – or can he put an end to the wars and create peace?