Germany's largest car manufacturer missed the start into the era of electric vehicles in China and is under pressure. At the start of the Beijing Motor Show, however, the group's executives remain optimistic.
By Jörn Petring
BASF has appointed Jens Hildebrandt, the current head of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK), as is new head of Government Relations Greater China. He succeeds Jörg Wuttke, a long-standing and distinguished China expert, who is leaving for Washington in the summer.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Parliament has given final approval to the trilogue results on the supply chain law. The de facto ban on recycled plastic from China under the new packaging regulation also received the green light.
By Amelie Richter
Cariad aims to provide the software architecture for all VW brands. However, the IT subsidiary has been mainly a cause for concern. Former Huawei and Changan manager Frank Han is tasked with turning the tide in China.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned of the "full range of operations" with regards to espionage from China.
By Felix Lee
Germany and China want to collaborate more closely on autonomous driving. However, issues of data security are still largely unresolved, says digital expert Rebecca Arcesati. Cars from China could potentially spy in Germany.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU wants to ban products manufactured using forced labor on the EU internal market. The plan is now taking shape: the EU Parliament has approved the regulation. The focus is on products from China.
By Amelie Richter
Despite an export ban, high-performance CPUs reportedly found their way from the US to the People's Republic. Several Chinese retail companies purchased servers fitted with AI chips.
By Redaktion Table
As part of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the EU has conducted an unannounced audit of a Chinese company that manufactures and sells security equipment. The Commission did not provide any further details for the time being.
By Carolyn Braun
