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SUZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 02: Aerial view of SAIC Volkswagen ID.4 electric sport-utility vehicles sitting parked at a port along the Yangtze River on February 2, 2021 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111315823844
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VW's slow transformation in China

In purely economic terms, Volkswagen performs well in China. But as far as electromobility is concerned, the giant company is lagging behind. To become more fit for the future, it needs to transform itself. And that is what the company is currently working on.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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Growing coal consumption drives up China's carbon emissions

China has deviated from its own emissions targets for the first time in years. According to a recent study, emissions in the People's Republic increased by 5.2 percent in 2023. Growing coal consumption is the main culprit.

By Christiane Kuehl

Opinion

How Xi became a successful dictator

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today, we look at how former professor and dissident Cai Xia explains the rise of Xi.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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US delegation pledges support for Taiwan

During a delegation trip to Taiwan, Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the China Committee in the US House of Representatives, reaffirmed the USA's continued support for Taiwan – regardless of who wins the upcoming US elections.

By Redaktion Table

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Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer: 'VW needs to focus even more on China'

VW is lagging behind the Chinese competition when it comes to electric cars, and the car manufacturer faces pressure for its Xinjiang plant: the negative headlines keep coming. However, car expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer sees light at the end of the road.

By Felix Lee

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The CCP's membership card makes its holders wealthy

Membership in the Communist Party of China pays off financially. A recent study found that urban households with at least one CCP member are more than 20 percent wealthier than those without a membership card.

By Christiane Kuehl