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China, Xinjiang, uighur work on cotton plantation CHINA, autonomous province Xinjiang, uyghur worker prepare irrigation canals for a cotton plantation which belongs to a Han-chinese investor *** CHINA, autonome Provinz Xinjiang, ausserhalb Kashgars, uigurische Arbeiter ziehen Bewaesserungsgraeben fuer eine Baumwollplantage am Rand der Taklamakan Wueste, die einem Han-chinesischen Investor gehoert Kashgar Xinjiang China

Agreement on EU forced labor law puts focus on Xinjiang

The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the ban on products from state-imposed forced labor. However, the bill does not include compensation for victims. In China, this puts the focus on Xinjiang in particular.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Longi protests against dumping on the domestic market

The crisis in the solar industry is also affecting China. The solar group Longi is calling for a ban on dumping products. The group believes overcapacity and price wars threaten to drive smaller companies into bankruptcy.

By Christiane Kuehl

BYD continues to expand overseas

The global ambitions of Chinese EV manufacturer BYD are growing: The company wants to expand its car carrier fleet. It is also in negotiations with Italy, which is keen to bring the Chinese manufacturer to the country.

By Christiane Kuehl

Solar industry: Commission urges Member States to hurry

Given the expiry of state aid options, the Commission believes that the EU member states must soon decide when it comes to promoting the solar industry. Two important funding opportunities will end within the next two years.

By Manuel Berkel