The Deteriorating Sino-Dutch Relations

The trade relations between the Netherlands and China are currently being threatened by the Netherlands priority of national security as well as the US-China trade war. National security concerns and geopolitical conditions can and are shaping the semiconductor industry of the world.

Resource Dependency: Exploring the Chinese Monopoly of Critical Minerals

China’s dominating influence of the global critical mineral markets poses a pressing threat to international supply chains. These minerals are vital for advanced technologies, from semiconductors to renewable energy. With a global energy transition reliant on critical minerals, their increased demand has provided Beijing a whip hand to utilise in other geopolitical spheres.

Inside the US TikTok Ban: Exploring the Implications of the Bill on US-China Relations

This article explores the implications of the proposed bill to ban TikTok in the United States on broader US-China relations. China’s response to the ban is also an area of discussion.