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As cleverly positioned in the market as Intel, as important as Bosch: The tech group Huawei has big plans as an automotive supplier. It wants to offer a complete product range for building self-driving cars – from cameras to AI. Frank Sieren spoke with Huawei chief developer Marek Neumann about technology, trends, and strategies.
By Frank Sieren
China's population is aging and shrinking faster than the leadership feared: The demographic disaster is well underway. This will weigh on the economy as a whole but will create new opportunities for some industries.
By Felix Lee
The Hongguang Mini EV has shot to the top of the electric car sales charts in no time at all. With a clever concept and unbeatable price, the joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motors is tapping into new customer groups in urban and rural areas. If it manages to increase production and pass the crash test, the Hongguang Mini EV could become a blockbuster across Asia.
By Frank Sieren
Three-quarters of Chinese freight traffic is transported by truck. Companies entrust their goods to truck drivers over thousands and thousands of kilometers – the industry is booming. However, things are looking less good for the people behind the wheels. Truckers are coming under increasing pressure from regulations and digitalization.
By Nico Beckert
Members of the highest party elite are present in China's media every day. But as soon as they retire, they disappear completely from the public eye overnight. Even ex-party leaders are no longer allowed to show themselves or be heard from without permission from the Politburo. The once all-powerful control freaks are now monitored and censored by their successors. Some see this as poetic justice.
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