Chinese companies in the EU are still economically stable, but warn of an increasingly uncertain and politicized environment. According to the new annual report of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, the pressure is growing.
By Amelie Richter
The lowest birth rate in the world is causing problems for the South Korean economy. Even subsidies for artificial insemination cannot reverse the trend. German companies are preparing for even tougher competition for talent.
By Marcel Grzanna
For a long time, Chinese research institutions were allowed to participate in Horizon Europe, even in sensitive areas. But now the EU is also responding to the new geopolitical realities in research funding.
By Marcel Grzanna
Crypto fraudster Qian Zhimin has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison in the UK. She had sold fictitious financial assets and bought Bitcoins with the proceeds. A legal dispute is now looming over compensation for the victims of the fraud.
By Leonardo Pape
Around 91% of all small shipments under EUR 150 originate in China. On Thursday, EU finance ministers plan to agree on a common position on customs reform. In addition to abolishing the “de minimis” threshold, they are also in favor of introducing a processing fee for parcel shipments.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China’s electric car industry will lose its status as a “strategic industry” in the upcoming Five-Year Plan. The impact on the highly competitive market is likely to be massive.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) spoke on the phone with China’s Trade Minister Wang Wentao. Topics discussed included semiconductor deliveries, Chinese export controls and the role of the Netherlands in the Nexperia case.
By Amelie Richter
Burger King China has a new majority shareholder: the Chinese private equity firm CPE. This should boost the fast food chain’s growth in China.
By Redaktion Table
