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'Question dependence on China'

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

Benner, Thorsten zu Zwangsarbeitsvorwürfen und Kommunikation deutscher Unternehmen
Opinion

Communicative backfires by German CEOs

Dealing verbally with the People's Republic of China is a tightrope act, especially for large German corporations. They are not particularly adept at it, says political scientist Thorsten Benner. The most recent example is Siemens CEO Roland Busch, whose statements about forced labor in Xinjiang are now exploding in his face. Especially since they are not entirely sincere.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Genting's problems drive MV Werften into bankruptcy

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

Feature

Just how dangerous is climate change for China?

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