Dessert
Data from the Federal Statistical Office show that Germany's exports to the People's Republic have fallen massively. The collapse has two main reasons.
By Michael Radunski
The EU plans to tax carbon dioxide emissions when importing products from non-EU countries. China is particularly affected – and regards the CBAM adjustment mechanism primarily as protectionism. Small companies in particular are faced with a problem.
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Shortly before the vote on longer-term tariffs on EVs from China, several member states, including Germany, are trying to counteract this plan. This is a mistake, write Cora Jungbluth and Etienne Höra in today's Opinion. The EU must also be able to defend itself against unfair competition.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Lufthansa plans to suspend its Beijing routes departing Frankfurt Airport. The reasons are competition from China and other countries, as well as stricter European framework conditions.
By Fabian Peltsch
Mercedes has to recall more than half a million vehicles in China. A technical fault could affect the anti-lock braking system in several models.
By Fabian Peltsch
The US fears that autonomous vehicles will collect data on US drivers and infrastructure and pass it on to China. The US Department of Commerce intends to submit a security proposal.
By Amelie Richter
Although Beijing has revised its data collection methods, the official youth unemployment figures remain high.
By Fabian Peltsch
In an eagerly awaited decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled that the death penalty will remain in place, albeit limited to particularly serious crimes. Activists who had been campaigning for its abolition for decades expressed their disappointment.
By David Demes