The trade dispute has caused particular concern in France, where cognac producers fear for their important export market China. Brussels now wants to take action against the provisional tariffs at the WTO.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese engineers and scientists have developed a cable winch system for use in extreme ocean depths. It is designed to lay submarine cables in the Mariana Trench.
By Angela Köckritz
If the US imposes high tariffs on Chinese goods, the European Union could bear the brunt of Chinese overcapacity and the resulting trade tensions. EU tariffs on electric vehicles could be the prelude to a Sino-European trade conflict.
By Amelie Richter
China's leadership is cautiously optimistic despite the looming trade war. But which economic data can be trusted? In the face of embellished statistics, scientists and citizens seek creative solutions.
By Angela Köckritz
The debt of local governments has reached a level comparable to Greece's debt of 150 percent of GDP at the height of the euro crisis in 2010. Beijing could learn a thing or two from how the EU handled the situation.
By Amelie Richter
China wants to expand its anti-subsidy investigation into European milk imports. Meanwhile, Bernd Lange, Chairman of the EU Parliament's Trade Committee, sees the possibility of an agreement on EV tariffs.
By Amelie Richter
COP29 revealed just how deep the rift is between developed and developing countries. One thing is clear: the climate process will become less dominated by the US and the EU in future – and will be shaped more by China and the various interests of the BRICS countries.
By Amelie Richter
According to the US Chamber of Commerce, the US government wants to impose new export restrictions on China. This could see up to 200 more Chinese chip companies placed on a list of companies that most US companies are not allowed to supply.
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