Chancellor Merz calls for more technological sovereignty for Germany and Europe. We must “not allow the USA and China to determine the technological future alone.”
By Leonardo Pape
In the Central Committee’s recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, electric vehicles are no longer listed as a strategic industry. Instead, quantum technology, embodied AI and 6G mobile communications are named as new growth drivers.
By Fabian Peltsch
Shady practices at the Dutch chip manufacturer is putting European carmakers under pressure. Europe can probably only prevent a loss of production through diplomatic means. Meanwhile, the German government is keeping an eye on the collaboration between the Helmholtz Association and Nexperia Hamburg.
By Fabian Peltsch and Marcel Grzanna
The feared downturn in the Vietnamese economy has failed to materialize. Chinese companies and a shift toward high-value industries are among the reasons for this.
By Redaktion Table
In Tokyo, US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on nuclear technology and rare earths – a signal against China’s dominance of raw materials.
By Amelie Richter
Since their appearance at the New Year’s Gala on state television, the robots from Unitree Robotics have become China’s new flagship technology. And their founder Wang Xingxing is the shooting star of an industry that is currently exploding.
By Jörn Petring
ASEAN and China renew their free trade agreement. During the summit, both sides emphasized the importance of trade relations.
By Redaktion Table
