However, a trade war between the USA and Russia should be treated with caution.
By Marc De Vos
Tesla is losing market share and reputation in China. Local manufacturers are putting the company under extreme pressure. But even German car manufacturers are putting up more of a fight in the second-largest economy than company boss Elon Musk.
By Jörn Petring
China is hitting the brakes on key technologies for electric vehicle batteries: New licensing requirements for lithium and cathode material production processes could put global supply chains under pressure – especially for Western car and battery manufacturers.
By Amelie Richter
While Trump makes headlines with tariffs, sanctions, and TikTok threats, Beijing has been systematically working on a long-term plan for economic resilience.
By Zongyuan Zoe Liu
The European aircraft manufacturer is deepening its collaboration with AVIC and relocating parts of A321 production to Tianjin. The announcement, made just ahead of the EU-China summit, is fueling speculation about a potential multibillion-dollar order.
By Fabian Peltsch
The State Council is planning targeted purchase incentives, less regulation for consumers – and is urging the industry to exercise self-discipline. Even non-party actors are being asked to help find solutions.
By Amelie Richter
Washington is once again allowing the export of Nvidia’s H20 chips to China – a surprising policy reversal with far-reaching implications. For Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the decision comes at exactly the right moment. He is currently on a PR tour in Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
At the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed support for Iran in the nuclear dispute and in resisting power-based interference.
By Fabian Peltsch
The innovation hub of Germany is being overtaken by China and the USA. The government is now relying on “Made in Germany” to promote future technologies. China studies also play a role.
By Manuel Changming Liu and Julia Fiedler
