Cosco’s acquisition of the Hamburg-based freight forwarding company Zippel is currently under intense scrutiny by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The Green Party has criticized the lack of transparency in communication, claiming that a great deal of information – such as details regarding the potential flow of sensitive data to China – is being kept under wraps.
By Manuel Liu
Siemens Healthineers is also being hit hard by the restructuring of the Chinese healthcare system. CEO Bernd Montag remains optimistic, however.
By Redaktion Table
An editorial in the People’s Daily outlines measures to put an end to ruinous price wars and to curb overcapacity. This could also have implications for European companies.
By Manuel Liu
The US’s image in Europe has been severely tarnished. Yet, China is not stepping into the void. In Germany, in particular, voices critical of China are dominant.
By Redaktion Table
The head of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) is calling for standards for affordable electric vehicles. EU standards and Japan’s K-car ecosystem could serve as models.
By Julia Fiedler
Just one week before US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Xi Jinping, Iran’s foreign minister visits China.
By Julia Fiedler
Schaeffler, an automotive and industrial supplier, expects its order backlog in the humanoid robotics business to reach the high three-digit million euro range by 2030. Demand is being driven in particular by companies from China and the US.
By Fabian Peltsch
With the electoral defeats of two local rivals, the Indian prime minister can further consolidate his position of power.
By Angela Köckritz
An analysis identifies significant economic risks in the proposed EU cybersecurity rules. While Brussels is pushing to exclude Chinese vendors, the study focuses on the costs and consequences for European industry.
By Amelie Richter
The European Commission is stepping up its efforts to combat dumped imports of adipic acid in response to distortions of competition in the market. The chemical is a key raw material for industries ranging from plastics to automotive.
By Amelie Richter
