The decoupling of the Chinese semiconductor market is in full swing. Local production is the key to remaining relevant in China. International manufacturers, however, find themselves caught between the fronts of trade disputes, as the example of Micron shows.
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The debate about 5G networks in Europe is raging. It revolves around security, speed and costs. Now another aspect has come into play: reciprocity. While China opens its 5G network to the Swedish provider Ericsson, Huawei can no longer roll-out 5G networks in Sweden. The security issue is also being approached in the wrong way.
By Frank Sieren
China has set out to become a leading world power in science and research. The renowned Nature Index actually believes China is well on its way. But the plethora of scientific papers and economic innovations are only part of the truth.
By Marcel Grzanna
China sells more to Germany than Germany sells to China, meaning the trade balance is negative. But the statistics distort the situation. This is because most German products are made in China for China.
By Frank Sieren
Peter Humphrey worked as a fraud investigator in China until he was sentenced to two years in jail in Shanghai for illegally obtaining personal information. His warning: The anti-espionage law, which applies from July 1, poses considerable risks for foreign companies. Marcel Grzanna spoke with Humphrey.
By Marcel Grzanna
Just last year, Chinese manufacturers were unable to export one million vehicles abroad due to a lack of transportation options by water and rail. This has recently changed: China is becoming the world's leader in car exports.
By Christian Domke Seidel
International law expert Markus Krajewski from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is on of the experts regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. He considers a complaint against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW to be justified. In an interview with Caspar Dohmen, he discusses the roles of entrepreneurs, auditing firms and BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control).
By Redaktion Table
The human rights organization ECCHR has filed complaints against VW, Mercedes-Benz and BMW with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) for possible human rights violations in supply chains in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. Table.Media and Report Mainz have exclusive access to the three complaints.
By Caspar Dohmen
Although the Chinese government is once again focusing on economic growth, the sentiment among European companies on the ground is still worse than last year. However, there is hope for normalization in the course of the year.
By Frank Sieren
Jens Eskelund has been the new president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for a few weeks. In an interview with Christiane Kuehl, he explains what is currently on the Chamber's mind, how companies are dealing with the economic uncertainty – and how de-risking can work.
By Redaktion Table
