Rising Tensions between US and China over Rare Earths: Sign of Imminent Decoupling
Tensions between the US and China over rare earths, with new Chinese export measures and Trump’s tariff threats, cause losses of over $1.5 billion in two days and put the APEC summit at risk. China controls 85-90% of the global rare earth processing capacity, essential for the supply chain, affecting sectors such as defense, semiconductors and electric vehicles, and companies like Boeing, Nvidia and Tesla, accelerating decoupling.
Gender Wealth Gap in the European Union: A Distributive Perspective.
The study on gender inequality in wealth in the European Union shows persistent gaps between men and women, with significant disparities between the middle class and the wealthy. Men hold properties, businesses and high-risk financial assets, while women have bank deposits and low-risk assets. Although women have higher academic education, this advantage does not reflect in greater wealth.
Meet Kyle Chan, China’s technology expert.
Kyle Chan is a new researcher at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, an expert in Chinese technology. He joined in 2025, and was a fellow at the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations. Previously, he researched at Princeton University and the RAND Corporation. He is interested in China’s technological development, highlighting learning, industrial policy and lessons for US technological competitiveness.
Capital Flows in the EU: Latest Updates from a Global Perspective (2024)
The EU faces economic challenges due to geopolitical tensions and protectionism, affecting growth and investment. An analysis of global and EU capital flows up to mid-2024 shows concern over foreign direct investment and financial integration, threatened by the decline of intra-EU FDI.
Gaza Bombardment Breaks Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza put the fragile truce at risk, with continuous attacks and ceasefire violations, increasing casualties and damage, and generating fear of new battles. Israel accuses Hamas of provocations, while Hamas denounces Israeli violations. The United States minimizes the risk of escalation. Tensions persist over the release of hostages. The economic and humanitarian situation worsens. Peace in the Middle East teeters between accusations and lack of progress. Uncertainty about the future of Gaza and the continuation of the truce prevails.