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Why have German companies sharply increased investment in China?

September 14, 2026·53 min
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①In what ways has Xi Jinping's attendance of the BRICS summit in India helped charts course for greater BRICS cooperation? (00:56) ②A study by the German Economic Institute shows German companies increased investment in China by a third in the first half of 2026, while their investment in the US fell by nearly two-thirds. Is this part of a long-term trend for Germany's international economic engagement? (16:27) ③We explore why risks remain high for the global economy. (24:56) ④Can there be an associate EU membership for Canada? (35:41) ⑤The conflict in Yemen has intensified. What could be its implications? (44:54)

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