China is still a long way from producing its own chips. The bigger problem, however, is not the production of semiconductors. There is a particular lack of software development despite massive subsidies, which is essential for the semiconductor market.
By Redaktion Table
China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom do not accept their delisting from the New York Stock Exchange decreed by Donald Trump. The NYSE has until mid-February to make a decision – and is waiting for a sign from the new US administration.
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The text of the CAI has been available since Friday, and China.Table analyzed it. What is new is that the agreement will not replace the 26 existing bilateral investment protection agreements, that China wants to become more transparent about state influence in companies, and that technology transfer is prohibited. In addition, foundations are laid for a multilateral investment court. The important annexes are supposed to be published in February.
By Amelie Richter
A good three weeks after the fast agreement on the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment with China (CAI), at least parts of the text will be published for the first time today. It is unclear whether the relevant annexes to the agreement will also be published. There is already criticism of the deal even before its publication. Experts see it as a masterpiece of Chinese negotiating skills.
By Redaktion Table
Connectivity – be it the interconnection of transport routes, mobile and energy supply, or people – should now be at the top of the European Union's to-do list. The European Parliament has made proposals on how this can be implemented best. Given the Belt and Road Initiative, MEPs call for more coordination between European foreign, development, trade and security policies.
By Amelie Richter
