What opportunities Germany's new Economy Minister might see in cooperation with China, and why the new Transport Minister is banking on India in the automotive sector.
By Redaktion Table
The stricter US export controls for AI chips could fuel China's technological innovation. One current example is Nvidia and Huawei. As Nvidia is banned from shipping its new AI chip, demand for Huawei's AI chip is exploding.
By Jörn Petring
Things are quieter at the motor show in Shanghai this year. There is a dampener in the trend area of automated driving: Beijing has introduced new rules here.
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Germany's car brands must deliver at the world's largest motor show. Two of them unveiled their world premieres the evening before.
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China's rise to biotech superpower status is not a purely scientific success, but part of a strategic demonstration of power. This is also illustrated in a new report from the China think tank MERICS.
By Amelie Richter
All three manufacturers were once symbols of China's rise to become an EV superpower. But the market is relentless. Things are looking particularly bleak for NIO at the moment.
By Jörn Petring
Companies worldwide currently have to make do without valuable Chinese rare earths, which are essential for modern manufacturing. However, experts believe that China may soon resume exports. Otherwise, the country stands to lose an important lever.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Corruption and factional fighting are widespread in China's armed forces. Now the second-highest official in the People's Liberation Army may have been overthrown. How far can Xi trust his military?
By Andreas Landwehr
Neither the US nor China are backing down in the trade war. The Chinese leadership is using US dependencies on critical minerals as leverage. China's huge holdings of US government bonds also offer a target. However, a move away from the US dollar would harbor major risks for China.
By Jörn Petring
China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Changming Liu
