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Study: How fast the share of the global car market grows

The management consultancy AlixPartners expects competition from China to place increasing pressure on Europe's car manufacturers. According to the study, China will take over a third of the global market by 2030. The business model of German companies will have to change.

By Christiane Kuehl

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CSIS: How satellite images indicate more espionage bases in Cuba

The number of surveillance facilities in Cuba linked to China is higher than previously believed – one of them is located just 100 kilometers from the US base at Guantánamo Bay. This is indicated by satellite images analyzed by the US think tank CSIS.

By Carolyn Braun

Opinion

EU tariffs: What impact they have globally

How the EU approached the additional tariffs on Chinese e-vehicles shows the true nature of the US tariffs of 100 percent. Brussels determined the exact subsidy levels in order to prevent market distortions. The USA is all about protectionism.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Car trade: Why the Chinese suddenly buy so many used cars

A comprehensive legislative package has boosted the used car market in China. This also benefits European brands. Chinese car dealers need to rethink their business model. Until now, they have relied on profits from new cars.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Volker Wissing
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'Tariffs are not in the interests of our citizens'

Risky and not agreed – the accusations against Volker Wissing over a Memorandum of Understanding on data exchange with China are severe. Wrongly so, says the Federal Minister of Transport in an interview with Felix Lee.

By Felix Lee