Two listed shipbuilders want to merge to supply the military more efficiently and follow Beijing's major state strategy. Both are already subsidiaries of a state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate.
By Christiane Kuehl
Brics+ could gain a new important member. Insiders say that Turkey has applied to join. It would be the first NATO member in the bloc of major emerging economies.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's initiatives for more global influence are paying off: The Africa Forum in Beijing enjoys immense popularity.
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In an interview with Reuters, Seat CEO Wayne Griffiths has rejected the EU's punitive tariffs against electric cars manufactured in China. He said the tariffs affect EVs produced in Anhui by its subsidiary brand Cupra, making them too expensive.
By Redaktion Table
China has declared an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian rapeseed imports. This follows a familiar pattern. Beijing also responded with similar measures in response to the EU investigation into EVs.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's authorities plan to further reform the automotive market. New efficiency standards are intended to protect the environment and reduce dependence on oil imports. But the new requirements are tough.
By Michael Radunski
The German industrial group Voith has been granted permission to form two joint ventures with the Chinese automotive supplier Weifu High-Tech to develop hydrogen technology.
By Felix Lee
China and the USA are engaged in a race for the fastest chips. Japan could now be drawn into the conflict, and China has unofficially threatened retaliation.
By Michael Radunski
Through his magazine Painkiller, Yang Yu has introduced a whole generation of Chinese music fans to heavy metal. He developed a taste for hard sounds in Germany.
By Redaktion Table
