Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved Cosco’s acquisition of 80% of Hamburg-based freight forwarder Zippel. Security-relevant aspects will now be reviewed separately. The Chinese shipping group already holds a stake in Hamburg’s Tollerort container terminal.
By Julia Fiedler
The prison sentences imposed on twelve prominent democracy activists in Hong Kong will remain in place. The court found there had been a “clear abuse of powers.”
By Leonardo Pape
China’s Ministry of Commerce has spoken out against the new US blanket tariffs. At the same time, the country is benefiting from the earlier ruling by the US Supreme Court.
By Leonardo Pape
The draft law is now set to be presented on March 4. The additional week of internal discussions is intended to make the proposal “more robust,” officials said.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to government officials, computer chip exports from South Korea are not affected by the new US tariffs. Uncertainty remains over possible refunds of tariffs that have already been paid.
By Leonardo Pape
After a landslide, an Indonesian authority has threatened to revoke the environmental permit of a Chinese nickel company. The IMIP Morowali industrial park is Indonesia’s largest nickel processing hub.
By Leonardo Pape
Ahead of his upcoming trip to China, Chancellor Merz faces the difficult task of striking a balance: addressing pressing issues while not further burdening the relationship.
By Leonardo Pape
Shortly before Chancellor Merz’s trip to China, the German Asia-Pacific Committee and the DIHK are calling for fair competitive conditions. Last year, China once again became Germany’s largest trading partner.
By Leonardo Pape
With the rollback of Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, duties on Chinese goods are falling by around 20%. The tariff gap between Chinese exporters and companies in other exporting countries is narrowing.
By Leonardo Pape
Reactions from Asia to Trump’s new tariff announcements reflect uncertainty and confusion. The Indian government postponed a delegation trip to Washington that had been planned for this week.
By Ning Wang
