The Federal Executive Board of the FDP (Free Democratic Party) is set to finalize its visions for the European elections on Monday, with China playing a central role as Europe's "rival". The paper emphasizes the need for a robust response from the EU to China's trade initiatives.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
China's exports have risen for the first time in six months. In November, exports increased by 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year, defying analysts' expectations of further declines.
By Felix Lee
According to a report, Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is apparently planning to cut more jobs than initially planned.
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China's automotive market is gaining momentum, with nearly every third car sold in November being fully electric or equipped with hybrid drive.
By Felix Lee
According to the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), German companies are not doing enough to reduce their one-sided dependencies on China. Out of 400 companies surveyed in North Rhine-Westphalia alone, 40 percent are dependent on products from China.
By Felix Lee
According to the German foreign office, Germany and Taiwan are set to engage in closer civil society exchanges. The German side will be chaired by Green Party European policy politician Reinhard Buetikofer.
By Amelie Richter
Italian luxury brand Prada plans to significantly expand its business in China, a crucial market for luxury goods. By 2030, the People's Republic could account for almost 40 percent of global luxury sales.
By Fabian Peltsch
The government in Rome has officially informed China about the end of its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in a verbal note sent to Beijing earlier this week. Instead, both sides aim to revitalize the strategic partnership between the two states.
By Amelie Richter
The EU's anti-subsidy investigation into EVs made in China has been ongoing since Oct. 4. By July 4 at the latest, the Commission is expected to impose preliminary tariffs on EVs from the People's Republic. European manufacturers would also be affected.
By Markus Grabitz
The Volkswagen Group denies knowledge of any collaboration between its Chinese joint ventures and vocational colleges integrated into the state's forced labor system in Xinjiang.
By Marcel Grzanna
