With the takeover of MediaMarkt and Saturn, the e-commerce group JD intends to make the largest acquisition in its history in Europe. Their parent company is now recommending that its shareholders accept the offer.
By Ning Wang
European car manufacturers and suppliers announced more than 100,000 job cuts in 2024. At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are expanding massively into Europe. This development is a geopolitical wake-up call.
By Katharina Osthoff
The American cab company Lyft is launching robotaxis from Baidu in Germany in 2026. German manufacturers are at risk of being left behind when it comes to autonomous driving.
By Christian Domke Seidel
A white paper published by the China Chamber of International Commerce highlights new localization developments by German companies in China. In many cases, their strategy is shifting towards an approach of "in China for China, plus in China for the world."
By Leonardo Pape
China's cyberspace administration has summoned the lifestyle app Xiaohongshu. The platform, which has around 320 million users, is accused of neglecting its responsibility when moderating content.
By Fabian Peltsch
For the first time since 2018, a British trade minister is visiting Beijing. The talks will be held via the Joint Economic and Trade Commission of the two countries.
By Ning Wang
At the IAA, German car manufacturers appear unimpressed by the crises of recent years. Unlike the Chinese brands, which have learned from their mistakes and are back with renewed self-confidence.
By Christian Domke Seidel
With a national roadmap, Beijing wants to turn the interface between man and machine into the next high-tech industry. Once again, the USA is the biggest competitor.
By Jörn Petring
