The crisis in the solar industry is also affecting China. The solar group Longi is calling for a ban on dumping products. The group believes overcapacity and price wars threaten to drive smaller companies into bankruptcy.
By Christiane Kuehl
Chinese consumers increasingly prefer domestic to Apple products. The US technology company slipped to 4th place in the ranking of smartphone companies in the People's Republic, while Huawei climbed to 2nd place.
By Redaktion Table
Indonesia, ASEAN's biggest balancer and world’s largest nickel supplier, voted Prabowo Subianto as its new president. Understanding Prabowo's stances will be crucial to assessing Indonesia's potential as a China de-risking destination.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The US chip manufacturer AMD has developed a slower AI chip for the Chinese market to avoid falling under US export restrictions. However, the Department of Commerce has banned its export.
By Redaktion Table
The growth target set by the National People's Congress can only be achieved if consumption increases. This is good news for German companies – which understand them as a signal for more investment.
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The National People's Congress opening day in Beijing is the day of numbers. Alongside the plans for economic growth, the military budget is also presented. The latter arouses fears and concerns – especially in the region.
By Michael Radunski
Premier Li Qiang made it clear at the start of the People's Congress: Beijing will not launch a comprehensive economic stimulus package despite loud calls. China does not want to increase its debts any further. Subsidies will flow selectively, especially into new technologies.
By Jörn Petring
There will be no anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar modules with the current EU Commission. Instead, Commissioners Simson and Breton are urging the member states to promote domestically produced systems themselves.
By Manuel Berkel
France's Minister for Ecological Transition wants to take on fast fashion providers such as Shein and Temu. The French parliament will soon debate a bill that provides for compensation payments.
By Amelie Richter
