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After three difficult years, China's car market is growing again. However, in an interview with China.Table, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from CAM warns German automakers not to focus too much on China. While it is true that demand for EVs, in particular, is on the rise there, but German carmakers are barely benefiting from this. Chip shortages, supply bottlenecks, and homemade problems are putting them under pressure. And now the Chinese competition is also venturing into Europe. Felix Lee spoke with Bratzel.
By Felix Lee
Chinese logistics giant Meituan is already planning to regularly rely on drones for their food deliveries this year. These mini air freighters are already soaring the skies of the tech metropolis Shenzhen. They deliver meals to food stations that resemble large vending machines. For now, however, they are only intended to supplement the driver fleet.
By Frank Sieren
The Covid crisis is hitting the international shipping industry hard – including Genting Hong Kong. The owner of the East German MV Werften is experiencing payment difficulties. As a result, the traditional German shipyards had to file for insolvency on Monday, after a long period of anxiety.
By Michael Radunski
China is one of the biggest drivers of climate change. At the same time, the People's Republic is more severely affected by the impact of the climate crisis than other countries. It could face costs in the trillions over the next few decades if the global community does not intensify climate protection. This is shown in a new study by Tsinghua University.
By Nico Beckert