The EU Commission is calling on European manufacturers of important technologies to review their investments abroad. This is intended to strengthen the EU's competitiveness.
By Emily Kossak
The authorities in Shanghai want to better regulate the sports business from March. Contracts may then not exceed a certain duration and premium amount.
By Emily Kossak
Apple wants to relocate its production facilities to South East Asia. However, stricter export controls on the part of China are leading to weeks of delays.
By Emily Kossak
In its new "Merics China Forecast 2025", the think tank predicts a slowdown in the Chinese economy. It sees this as a potential driver of dissatisfaction and protests.
By Fabian Peltsch
The US government under President Biden has issued far-reaching bans on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads. The restrictions will gradually come into force after 2027.
By Leonardo Pape
China sales of Europe's second-largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, fell by ten percent to 2.93 million vehicles in 2024. However, the company still wants to increase sales in China to four million vehicles per year by 2030.
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Chinese companies imported almost 15 percent more microchips in 2024 compared to the previous year – despite US export controls. In order to close loopholes, the Biden administration is expected to introduce new regulations before Donald Trump takes office.
By Leonardo Pape
Porsche's China business has been unable to escape crisis: Sales fell by 28 percent in 2024 due to the tough economic situation and competition from Chinese EV manufacturers.
By Emily Kossak
Rice from China is not only grown more efficiently these days. It also tastes better than it did 16 years ago, according to Chinese researchers.
By Emily Kossak
The Chinese central bank suspended the purchase of treasury bonds on Friday to curb the one-sided trade that has put pressure on the yuan.
By Fabian Peltsch
