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Mexico slows down construction of Chinese car plants

Mexico is turning away Chinese car manufacturers: Several companies had already negotiated with officials about possible plant sites near the US border. Apparently, Washington pressured them to intervene.

By Christiane Kuehl

Sinolytics Radar

De-risking is complicated but possible

The biggest challenge for many supply networks is the strong dependence on China at downstream supplier levels. However, this complexity can be overcome with a precise analysis and risk assessment.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Interview

'China no longer needs Volkswagen'

Volkswagen has created enormous overcapacity in China with the 39 plants it is involved in. There is no way for Volkswagen to avoid closing production sites in the People's Republic, says long-time China car expert Jochen Siebert.

By Felix Lee

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Maldives strengthen pro-China course

The President's party won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections in the Maldives. This success confirms the current pro-China course. India and China vie for influence in the Indian Ocean.

By Michael Radunski

Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik
Opinion

'Where has the People's Republic of China gone?'

China currently does not seem to be at the center of attention as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to escalate. It is not just our lack of attention pushing China into the background. China is making us think that it has withdrawn somewhat from world affairs in general. Why is that?

By Amelie Richter

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Overcapacity and EV price war will intensify

Competition in the electric car market will continue to intensify. Calculations by the Chinese planning authority NDRC show the current overcapacity of some Chinese manufacturers.

By Michael Radunski