China’s industrial overcapacity is yielding an unexpected advantage in AI. Massive investment in hardware and infrastructure is creating an ecosystem for everyday AI applications that few other countries can match.
By Angela Huyue Zhang
The property developer Vanke has been allowed to defer the repayment of a ¥1.1 billion bond coming due shortly. Credit analysts believe that, like other financially strained Chinese property developers, Vanke is pursuing a broader debt restructuring.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Commission aims to strengthen the protection of European communication networks through CSA2 and is introducing a joint risk assessment with member states. If Huawei and ZTE are once again classified as high-risk suppliers, they must be removed from critical parts of 5G networks.
By Corinna Visser
The European Commission has postponed the Industrial Accelerator Act by one month. The distribution of strategic raw materials from European stocks could become a point of contention.
By Manuel Berkel
German and US policymakers are set to discuss their China strategies in Washington from Wednesday. With transatlantic relations under strain, both sides are searching for common ground.
By Amelie Richter
At the World Economic Forum, China’s vice premier appealed to the fairness of China’s trading partners. He also warned that Chinese interests should not be harmed by others’ free-trade deals.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Commission wants to better protect Europe’s communications networks and is introducing a joint risk assessment with member states. If Huawei and ZTE are once again classified as high-risk suppliers, they will have to be removed from critical parts of 5G networks.
By Corinna Visser and Fabian Peltsch
The EU wants to improve the supply of life-saving medicines. Parliament aims to reduce dependence on third countries such as China and strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s pharmaceutical industry.
By Redaktion Table
China has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. It remains unclear whether the government in Beijing will accept.
By Redaktion Table