Europe

Can China and the EU avert a trade war?

Europe has hardened its stance on China and its “overcapacity”, threatening swift measures on trade restrictions. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong explains why both sides need to examine the root causes to prevent a lose-lose outcome.

Han Yong Hong

12 Oct 2026

[Big read] The deadly climate blind spots fracturing China’s illusion of control

Extreme weather in China is growing more frequent and destructive, exposing weaknesses in how vital information travels to the top and the public. Can warnings and the truth arrive in time? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zhang Guanghui finds out.

Zhang Guanghui

23 Sep 2026

How Switzerland turned China’s Europe problem into leverage

Switzerland’s upgraded free trade deal with China shows how middle powers can turn economic interdependence into leverage — preserving access to major markets while negotiating better terms amid intensifying China-EU tensions, says researcher Hao Nan.

Hao Nan

07 Sep 2026

Can the West force China into a new Plaza Accord?

Calls are growing in the West for a stronger renminbi as China’s vast trade surplus fuels tensions with the US and Europe. But today’s economic realities make a repeat of the landmark 1985 Plaza Accord far more difficult, says Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Sim Tze Wei.

Sim Tze Wei

03 Sep 2026

Is China a threat, or just out-engineering everyone?

Inverting Joseph Needham’s questions about the failure of modern science in China gives us a framework to understand China’s advances in science and innovation today, especially its edge in AI, says academic Erik Baark.

Erik Baark

13 Jul 2026

America’s 250-year strategy meets China’s rise

For 250 years, US grand strategy has been built on preventing any rival from dominating Europe or Asia. China’s rise has ended America’s uncontested primacy in East Asia, forcing Washington to rethink how it can preserve its security and influence. US academic Robert S. Ross gives his assessment.

Robert S. Ross

08 Jul 2026

‘China Shock’ or ‘China Gift’? Europe weighs its defences

Even as Europe blames China for its tottering economy, China says Europe needs to look at itself before shifting the responsibility. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks to experts to find out more.

Lim Zhan Ting

01 Jul 2026

From caviar to foie gras: China’s next export shock

From caviar to foie gras, Chinese producers are entering markets long tied to European prestige. As these brands expand overseas, Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu explores what their success reveals about China’s growing influence in global markets.

Yang Danxu

30 Jun 2026

‘We’re not that wealthy’: Beijing’s answer to China Shock 2.0

As trade tensions flare, China’s leadership is fiercely defending Chinese enterprises and rejecting the Western narrative of China as a threat. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong takes a look at the key takeaways of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s speech during the Summer Davos forum.

Han Yong Hong

26 Jun 2026

G7 unity: Europe yields as Trump declares ‘I’m the boss’

At the G7 summit, European leaders went to great lengths to flatter Donald Trump. Yet behind the smiles lies deep anxiety over an unpredictable US and a looming trade war with China. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong tells us more.

Han Yong Hong

19 Jun 2026

Chinese carmakers push deeper into Europe despite rising EU trade barriers

EU tariffs have not stopped China’s auto advance. Carmakers are capitalising on the popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and deepening their European footprint through local production, partnerships and regulatory adaptation.

Caixin Global

12 Jun 2026

Singapore’s leaders see a dangerous new world

As the global order fragments and great power tensions rise, Singapore’s leaders are signalling a new era of strategic vigilance — one shaped by resilience, credibility and long-term survival, observes Lianhe Zaobao editorial consultant Goh Sin Hwee.

Goh Sin Hwee

11 May 2026