Xiaomi's CEO has announced the imminent launch of the company's first electric car. The electric sedan U7 will be available from March 28. The smartphone manufacturer will also participate in a battery joint venture with CATL.
By Christiane Kuehl
China is testing an AI assistant for neurosurgeons in seven hospitals. The AI assistant will initially serve in an advisory role. This is one of many government initiatives to advance the development of the technology.
By Christiane Kuehl
Taiwan's Vice President-designate has traveled to the United States, followed by planned visits to several European capitals. Government and party spokespersons emphasize that her trip is private. Nevertheless, she plans to meet with US officials.
By Carolyn Braun
Volkswagen and JAC Motors increased their investment in their joint venture in Anhui by 1.8 billion euros. The shareholding ratio remains the same. The German company holds a 75 percent stake in the joint venture.
By Redaktion Table
Reducing the energy intensity of its economy has been an important element on China's net zero path for years. However, Beijing fails to achieve the targets of the current five-year plan.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In an interview, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius called on the EU to lower import tariffs on Chinese EVs and warned against protectionism. Brussels is currently examining an increase.
By Redaktion Table
A universal remedy of traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skin strains Sino-African relations – and prompts the African Union's first major rebellion against the People's Republic.
By Fabian Peltsch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting the heads of state and government of Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand this week. The talks focus on expanding relations with Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Chancellor wants to reduce Germany's dependence on China.
By Michael Radunski
China plans to contain future pandemics with more special teams. Corresponding laws on epidemic prevention have already been presented.
By Fabian Peltsch
Saudi Arabia plans to deepen its cooperation in energy policy with the People's Republic. The state-owned oil company Aramco is considering new investments in the refinery and petrochemical sectors.
By Marcel Grzanna
