Also in this newsletter: Brussels changes tack on Italy’s beach bonanza.
Rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put global trade under intense pressure. But the system is proving more resilient than many expected
Supply of processors helps Chinese start-ups advance artificial intelligence technology despite Washington’s restrictions
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
In the second part of a series on economic nationalism, we look at where Chinese companies are setting up shop to get around tariffs and barriers
America’s lagging technology and protectionist trade policy hamper its global leadership
With globalisation on the retreat, the FT investigates the causes and consequences of this new era of greater state intervention in the economy
Debt woes, trade imbalances and weakening domestic economy cloud Beijing summit with 50 African countries
Nationalism is reshaping the global economy. In the first in a series, the FT explores how fears about spying and dual-use technologies have eclipsed free market orthodoxy
Latest trade salvo follows Ottawa’s decision last week to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese electric cars
The French economist sees promise in technology but worries about the heterogeneity of global climate policies
How Ottawa let everyone down — except the US
Long-term shortage of rare metal antimony, a critical material in the defence supply chain, could pose security risk
Imports into Europe expected to surge later this year
Fears of an international hunger emergency after the Ukraine invasion proved unfounded
Fire onboard the Greek-owned Sounion had sparked warning of an imminent ‘ecological disaster’
Shares in Pernod Ricard and Rémy Cointreau jump after preliminary ruling but industry ‘disappointed’
Closer ties with Russia bolster Beijing’s efforts to use its currency more in global trade
Top foreign policy officials from both countries are holding talks in Beijing
Net profits rise 24% from a year ago compared with threefold surge in 2023
Withholding tech puts more impetus on the targeted country to develop its own
Ankara has become a political broker on the continent through soft power initiatives, deeper trade ties and growing security alliances
Beijing wary of ‘mystery’ around vice-president who has had little exposure to foreign affairs
Western customers say restrictions on supply could hit production of advanced microprocessors and optical products
Move replicates US measures and follows visit to Ottawa by top US national security official
