Following the failure of an espionage trial, the British government is defending itself against accusations from the opposition that it is not standing up to China. Prime Minister Starmer now wants to release evidence from the trial.
By Leonardo Pape
The trade ministers lament the Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and hope to diversify supply chains. In the short term, however, they do not want to take any measures that could lead to an escalation.
By Amelie Richter and Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Boehringer Ingelheim has been active in China for 30 years. The German company will now produce one of its best-selling products, the diabetes drug Trajenta, in Shanghai.
By Redaktion Table
China is tightening the requirements for subsidies for electric cars. This affects plug-in hybrids in particular.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese government is intensifying its offensive in high-end manufacturing industries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in China. Oliver Oehms, Board Member of the AHK in North China, believes it is "crucial for German companies to stay close to developments."
By Leonardo Pape
In Xinjiang, China has tested the first airship wind turbine with an output of 1 MW. Although technically visionary, it remains an economic experiment for the time being.
By Jörn Petring
The EU is urging swift action after China expanded its export restrictions on rare earths and high-tech products. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is calling for talks with Beijing, while Lithuania and Denmark are calling for stronger economic security and a united European response.
By Amelie Richter
In order to bring the Chinese-controlled tech producer Nexperia under control as pressure from the USA mounts, the Netherlands applied an emergency law from the 1950s. The EU should be in a better legal position to deal with similar cases in the future.
By Marcel Grzanna and Fabian Peltsch
