Geopolitical risk is no longer remote from day-to-day business concerns as it has historically tended to be, a new report states. The fourth edition of GlobalData’s Geopolitics Executive Briefing advises that companies in all sectors should now be paying constant attention to geopolitics. It explains that the starting point for this contention is “the chronic, intensifying and still-early-stage superpower rivalry between the US and China, in which economic weapons (sanctions, export controls, tariffs) are ...

Core Points - The Dutch government's takeover of Nexperia's management has led to tensions with Beijing, resulting in export controls on products from Nexperia and its subcontractors in China [1] - Nexperia China has openly defied orders from its head office in the Netherlands, indicating internal conflict within the company [1] Group 1: Government Actions and Reactions - The Dutch authorities invoked a 1952 law to seize management of Nexperia due to concerns over potential production halts at its factories in Hamburg and Manchester, driven by mismanagement fears related to CEO Zhang Xuezheng [4] - The U.S. has exerted pressure in the background, particularly after placing Wingtech, Nexperia's parent company, on a trade blacklist, which increased risk exposure for Nexperia [5] Group 2: Implications for International Relations - The Nexperia dispute, alongside China's rare earth export controls, may prompt Europe to reconsider its business ties with China, highlighting a lack of unity among European member states regarding the tools to address these issues [6] - Europe is navigating a new geopolitical landscape, with varying perspectives on dependency on the U.S. and China, indicating a shift in international relations dynamics [7]

RT Stephanie Lai (@stephaniealai)NEW: President Trump plans to deliver a major address on AI next week outlining his vision to ensure American dominance at an event hosted by the All-In Podcast, marking his biggest statement on the emerging technology at the heart of the US-China rivalry. https://t.co/qzTQul8gE2 ...