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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: China remains leader despite setback

China is making significant strides in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development, with a target of 50,000 vehicles by the end of 2025. Despite a recent decline in production and sales, the country continues to lead globally in hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.​

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

US tariffs: Why the People's Republic retaliates a little

China is not backing down in the trade dispute with the US, but is also showing that it is willing to compromise. Beijing obviously hopes to strike a deal with Trump after all. Much now depends on the announced telephone call between Trump and Xi Jinping.

By Redaktion Table

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Geopolitics: How the US plays into China's hands in the Global South

Even if the introduction of counter-tariffs on US imports suggests otherwise, the Chinese leadership actually avoided confrontation with the US in the first weeks of the Trump presidency. This approach could be strategically beneficial, particularly in countries of the Global South.

By Leonardo Pape

Opinion

Protectionism: Far-reaching implications for climate change

The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.

By Nico Beckert

Feature

BYD factory construction: Migrant workers fined for swearing

In the scandal surrounding slavery-like conditions at a contractor of the world's largest EV manufacturer BYD, details of the contracts of Chinese migrant workers have emerged. The case shows the dark side of globalization when foreign companies in host countries exploit defenseless workers from third countries.

By Redaktion Table