The German government waters down the Supply Chain Act. Two-thirds of the companies previously subject to the law will not be included. Risk assessments will become de facto voluntary. This also affects many companies with business in China.
By Caspar Dohmen
The tariffs are here, and the negotiations will be tough: The EU Commission and China already disagree on what constitutes a subsidy. Germany's car manufacturers fear the tariff war.
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Streaming shows that are just a few minutes long compete with cinema in China and fundamentally change the market. The authorities are already on the case to steer this billion-dollar business in an orderly direction.
By Fabian Peltsch
On Thursday, the EU will publish the regulation on the controversial tariffs on Chinese EVs. While Brussels is showing determination, member states remain divided. Germany hopes for negotiations, while others oppose confrontation with Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is taking place in Kazakhstan. Putin and Xi are meeting on the sidelines for direct talks. But there's much more at stake: a shift in current power dynamics.
By Michael Radunski
A comprehensive legislative package has boosted the used car market in China. This also benefits European brands. Chinese car dealers need to rethink their business model. Until now, they have relied on profits from new cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Risky and not agreed – the accusations against Volker Wissing over a Memorandum of Understanding on data exchange with China are severe. Wrongly so, says the Federal Minister of Transport in an interview with Felix Lee.
By Felix Lee
A recent ECFR study outlines scenarios for possible de-risking strategies in the cleantech sector. This is particularly significant because climate risks also play a role. For example, the risks associated with doing business with China are lower for solar energy than for electric cars.
By Christiane Kuehl
Outside the public eye, a Chinese spaceship has been orbiting Earth for around 200 days. It has many potential peaceful applications – but the spacecraft could also be a satellite killer.
By Jörn Petring
Hungary will take over the EU Council presidency on Monday. A dispute is already emerging over the implementation of economic security vis-à-vis China. Brussels and Budapest have entirely different understandings of this.
By Amelie Richter
