China Shock 2.0: Is History Repeating Itself?

From AI dominance to economic upheaval, this week’s stories reveal how China’s next moves are reshaping global industries—especially in Europe.

Dear Readers,

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Two decades ago, the world experienced the first China Shock, as a wave of cheap Chinese manufacturing upended Western industries, forcing factory closures and reshaping global supply chains. Now, a new shockwave is building—one that could hit Germany and Europe even harder than the last.

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