Germany’s mechanical and plant engineering sector is fighting to preserve local value creation. Ahead of Friedrich Merz’s China trip, VDMA Vice President Alexander Jakschik is calling for political action against unfair competitive advantages – and better business conditions at home.
By Julia Fiedler
As Chinese trade flows put pressure on Europe’s industrial base, calls for more effective countermeasures are growing louder. One option under discussion is the broader use of import quotas, as already applied in the steel sector.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
Chinese exiles and representatives of minority groups are addressing open letters to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Ahead of his China trip, they are calling for an “end to the intimidation and threatening of people in Germany.”
By Marcel Grzanna
At a dinner with China experts, Friedrich Merz gathers insights for his upcoming visit. Part of it is about building a rapport with Xi, one participant says. The priority of the trip is economic issues.
By Amelie Richter and Angela Köckritz
India is planning to purchase 114 French Rafale fighter jets for an arms deal worth up to EUR 32 billion. The deal is causing discussions in India about the high costs and strategic orientation.
By Angela Köckritz
With billions of yuan in digital cash giveaways, Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are launching a fresh subsidy war for Lunar New Year – even as Beijing has spent months insisting it wants to curb destructive price wars.
By Jörn Petring and Marcel Grzanna
China is courting Europe in Munich – and hoping for a deal with Trump. India and Germany are in a honeymoon mood.
By Angela Köckritz
On his China trip at the end of February, Friedrich Merz will be accompanied by the largest business delegation since Angela Merkel’s first term in office in the late 2000s. Table.Briefings has obtained the participant list exclusively. Business representatives are already setting out their demands.
By Julia Fiedler, Amelie Richter and Leonardo Pape
A new study by the German Economic Institute shows: Fewer and fewer jobs are dependent on business with China. How Europe can become more competitive is also on the agenda of the EU institutions this week.
By Julia Fiedler, Marcel Grzanna and Amelie Richter
The new Dutch government is starting with a clear message regarding China: the People's Republic remains a partner – but at a distance. With executive moves such as Tom Berendsen and Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, The Hague is focusing on security and strategy.
By Amelie Richter
