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Published on: 11. February 2024

BASF withdraws from joint venture in Xinjiang, increasing pressure on Volkswagen

DEU, Deutschland, Mannheim/Ludwigshafen 03.05.2019 - Dr. Martin Brudermüller Vorstandsvorsitzender der BASF SE und Chief Technology Officer Ordentliche Hauptversammlung der BASF SE im Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim. *** DEU Deutschland Mannheim Ludwigshafen 03 05 2019 Dr Martin Brudermüller Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and Chief Technology Officer Annual Meeting of BASF SE at the Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim

German politicians welcome BASF's withdrawal from Xinjiang. And yet, there is criticism. Because the company reacted late. In order to avoid angering the Chinese leadership, BASF also stresses environmental reasons for its decision.

Marcel Grzanna

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