In light of new evidence of forced labor at a subsidiary of VW's joint venture in Xinjiang, a critical examination reveals that the audit report should never have claimed to provide an honest assessment of the situation.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time, there is a direct connection between a subsidiary of the VW joint venture in Xinjiang and the state's forced labor system. The corporation is no longer ruling out a withdrawal. An investment company has already taken action.
By Marcel Grzanna
In response to the slump on the Chinese stock markets, financial services provider MSCI has removed dozens of companies from the People's Republic from its indices. Sixty-six companies have been removed from the MSCI China Index alone.
By Redaktion Table
China's stock exchanges have published mandatory ESG reporting rules for listed companies for the first time. This obligation will initially only apply to larger companies on the most important indices in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
By Christiane Kuehl
The volatile global situation is making long-term planning difficult for the world's largest chemical company BASF. Its activities in China are also causing increasing concern. However, less involvement is out of the question for the German chemical giant.
By Felix Lee
Indonesia has identified two Chinese citizens as suspects in a fatal fire at a nickel smelter. The blaze occurred at a Chinese company, resulting in 21 deaths. China is one of the largest investors in Indonesia's nickel industry.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese e-commerce app is currently putting US and EU online markets upside down. With its broad variety of ultra-cheap Chinese products, the app skyrocketed to rank number one in downloads in Germany
By Experts Table.Briefings
Amidst economic woes, China's middle class suffers another setback: wages have fallen significantly over the past year. This is also bad news for consumption.
By Jörn Petring
Like Germany, Japan is also experiencing a turning point in security policy. In light of rising tensions with China and Russia, the defense sector is ramping up rapidly. But there are debates, for example, about financing.
By Redaktion Table
