Chinese car manufacturers fear for their wealth of data and profits from the aftersales market. As a result, repair costs for EVs are rising dramatically. Internationally, Australia recently took action against barriers to external repairs.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Chinese companies invest more in Southeast Asia than in any other region of the world. The investment policy in the region offers valuable insights for Europe. Export bans and local value creation requirements discussed in Germany are already being applied there.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese investors are piling into virtual gold, bars and coins even as jewelry sales slump. Major banks are urging restraint.
By Jörn Petring
The European Commission has provisionally found that TikTok is in breach of key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing what it describes as the platform’s “addictive design.” The preliminary findings follow an investigation that has been ongoing since 2024 and also focus on TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
Many Chinese provinces and regions have lowered their economic targets for this year. The adjustments are seen as a signal that the leadership in Beijing may also announce a lower national growth target.
By Jörn Petring
Investments from third countries in EU ports are to be subject to stricter controls. This is provided for in a draft of the port strategy, which was made available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
Investments from third countries in EU ports are to be subject to stricter controls. This is stipulated in a draft of the port strategy, which is available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
China’s presence in the Arctic is growing. Many fear that Beijing is also expanding this militarily, especially in cooperation with Moscow. So far, however, the focus has been more on risk assessments of China’s technological potential.
By Fabian Peltsch
A conflict over Taiwan could escalate rapidly. Japan, South Korea, and the US troops stationed there are in danger. North Korea and Russia could also get involved.
By Andreas Landwehr
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
