The crisis between Australia and China has come to a head. It's about geostrategic interests, influence, punitive tariffs, and the promising 5G technology. The former harmonious relationship has turned into an open rivalry. It is a conflict whose course Europe should watch closely because it all started with similar disagreements as the EU currently has with Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
After several attempts by Chinese carmakers, serious competitors now enter the European market. In addition to the Tesla competitor Nio, it is primarily the technology-heavy provider Lynk Co, a sister company of Volvo. It wants to score points with young customers through digital subscription models for mobility.
By Redaktion Table
Self-driving cars are getting closer – and one of the earliest mass applications could be autonomous trucks. Although fully automated freight transport remains a pipe dream, for the time being, China is rapidly pushing ahead with development here. Initial tests are already underway, and the findings are quite promising. We took a closer look at the company Inceptio, which is already pushing its technology onto the roads. Its technology is expected to be installed in thousands of trucks in as little as three years.
By Frank Sieren
EU Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis makes it clear: The CAI investment agreement between the EU and China is not dead – but there are significant hurdles. According to EU parliamentarians, it could take years to dismantle them. However, while the CAI is stuck, there is a lot of work going on in other areas. Brussels wants to better protect European companies from unfair competition from state-subsidized companies and make their own supply chains more independent. That, too, is aimed at China.
By Amelie Richter
It was already on the brink of collapse: The CAI investment agreement was supposed to symbolize greater proximity between China and Europe, but now it is becoming part of a major conflict between the trading blocs. By rejecting the agreement, Brussels is sending a signal to Beijing – and the German government, as a supporter of the agreement, is embarrassed. Meanwhile, the G7 is finding its way back to a common line in dealing with China.
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After months of puzzling the world over the true efficacy of the Sinovac product, applications to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the EMA will now bring clarity. The formal approval procedures are the acid test for the data on Sinovac's vaccine. It is not only the reputation of the Chinese pharmaceutical industry that is at stake. Non-approval would be a serious setback for the global supply of vaccines.
By Redaktion Table
After years of ignorance, US manufacturer Tesla now urgently needs to improve its relations with the Chinese state – after all, it has an image disaster on its hands. The company is hiring additional employees, especially for this purpose. Warnings and protests from state media, authorities and customers have left their mark on the self-confident company in recent weeks. The change of heart is now intended to save its market share.
By Marcel Grzanna
India is currently suffering more than any other country from the COVID-19 pandemic. China is offering help in this humanitarian catastrophe and wants to position itself as an alternative to the US. However, a tasteless tweet shows the state of relations between the two arch-rivals – even during COVID-19.
By Michael Radunski
As cleverly positioned in the market as Intel, as important as Bosch: The tech group Huawei has big plans as an automotive supplier. It wants to offer a complete product range for building self-driving cars – from cameras to AI. Frank Sieren spoke with Huawei chief developer Marek Neumann about technology, trends, and strategies.
By Frank Sieren
Should people who have already been vaccinated enjoy more freedom again? While Germany is still debating, Hong Kong has a clear answer: definitely! Since last weekend, those who have received their first shot there are once again allowed to enjoy the nightlife. The government hopes that the pace of the vaccination campaign, which has been slow so far, will now pick up.
By Redaktion Table
