Due to a fire at an important plant belonging to supplier Tata Group, Apple is worried about a slump in sales during the lucrative holiday season in India. Chinese factories could now help to cushion the impact.
By Manuel Changming Liu
China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.
By Christiane Kuehl
The arrest of Yaqi X. shows that German airports and ports are extremely attractive for Chinese espionage activities. Local authorities provide support in checking employees. But the network is not tight enough.
By Marcel Grzanna
Frank Dikoetter has been closely following China's development for many decades. "Frank from Tianjin" became a renowned sinologist with a professorship in Hong Kong. His books show how much the Communist Party's rule has changed people's everyday lives – beyond the directives from above.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese EV sales in Europe are increasingly poor. This is mainly due to potential extra tariffs from Brussels. Only one brand continues to make strong gains.
By Michael Radunski
Every year, China imposes a fishing ban in the South China Sea to protect the marine environment. But this year, Beijing is taking advantage of the measure.
By Michael Radunski
Next Friday, the EU member states will vote on possible countervailing duties for EV from China. But negotiations with the People's Republic will continue even after the vote.
By Marc Winkelmann
China is 25 years away from its second centenary goal of becoming a "modern socialist country" by 2049. Achieving this requires China’s per capita GDP to reach the levels of developed economies. However, with a struggling property market and strained US relations, the way ahead will be difficult.
By Experts Table.Briefings
