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Solarpanels aus China: Abhängigkeitsfaktor für EU
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Large parts of the solar industry oppose tariffs

The solar industry is in disagreement over how to deal with competition from China. The reason for the divide: companies are affected differently. While manufacturers suffer, the downstream segment benefits from low prices.

By Christiane Kuehl

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EU-China Summit: Von der Leyen aims for balanced trade

Before departing for Beijing, Ursula von der Leyen delivered a strong message on trade. However, practical experts in the business world do not anticipate a decisive impact from the EU-China negotiations.

By Amelie Richter

Protest Immobilien-Käufer China
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Moody's lowers credit rating due to rising debt

Rating agency Moody’s considers the debt in China too high and the growth too low. While the evaluation does not affect the state's financing capability, it does impact perceptions abroad.

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Xi and Lukashenko aim to deepen cooperation

China intends to deepen its cooperation with Belarus, according to statements from President Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko on Monday in Beijing. This includes coordination at the United Nations and enhanced collaboration in the economic and trade sectors.

By Michael Radunski

Evergrande
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Evergrande gets reprieve until end of January

On Monday, Evergrande received another extension as the company failed to present a debt restructuring plan. However, the risk of liquidation is only temporarily postponed.

By Michael Radunski

News

SCMP journalist missing

A reporter from the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) seems to have gone missing. Minnie Chan has been unreachable since a business trip to Beijing last month. The incident, however, evokes unpleasant memories.

By Michael Radunski

News

Party to intensify the fight against corruption

China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has announced its intention to intensify its fight against corruption ahead of the holidays. The warning comes on the 11th anniversary of the "eight guidelines" for improving behavior.

By Michael Radunski

Yu Yongding
Opinion

Fixing China's real estate sector

The dream of owning a home has become a problematic issue for China's economy. However, the financial system is not expected to become unstable as it possesses sufficient reserves. The government can offer assistance by bringing real estate developers under state control.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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New insights bring Volkswagen closer to forced labor

New findings from the Xinjiang Police Files put pressure on Volkswagen. According to the reports, the company has close connections to universities recruiting students from the state's reeducation program. VW cites a hiring freeze in response.

By Marcel Grzanna