Nvidia is alleged to have violated Chinese antitrust law. This was reported by China's market supervisory authority. The investigations are probably also a retaliation against American export controls.
By Redaktion Table
Industrial production and retail sales in China are slowing down, in some cases more than they have for nine months. Nevertheless, the statistics office is spreading optimism.
By Redaktion Table
The dispute over the future of the Chinese video platform TikTok in the USA has apparently been settled after around a year. The details of the agreement will be announced on Friday.
By Marcel Grzanna
From January 2026, embassies and consulates in China will have to recruit Chinese employees through an agency. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is behind the agency.
By Redaktion Table
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed confidence that the negotiations for a free trade agreement with India could be concluded by the end of the year. However, major obstacles remain.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
In a letter to Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the governments of Sweden, Finland and Norway warn against "excessive dependence" on cross-border electricity connections. They also comment on electricity price zones.
By Manuel Berkel
A system for rewarding CO₂ savings could enable manufacturers to continue producing combustion engines beyond 2035. Renewable fuels, a new vehicle category and climate action in production are being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
The Data Act has been in force since Friday. It aims to facilitate the use of data and promote innovation. Industry associations see opportunities, but criticize uncertainties.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission has accepted Microsoft's commitments in the competition proceedings regarding Teams. This ends the dispute over the bundling of the communication tool with Office. Competitors such as Slack and Alfaview see fair market conditions strengthened.
By Corinna Visser
As part of the Vigilant Owl mission, German electromagnetic warfare soldiers are being deployed to Lithuania for a month. They are to help with the surveillance and reconnaissance of the eastern flank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
