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Automotive Industry

Herbert Diess VW
Interview

Diess: 'Many Chinese manufacturers will disappear again.'

Herbert Diess does not consider the heavy dependence of Europe's renewables sector on China a problem. In an interview with Table.Briefings, he says that we should be grateful to China. However, the former VW boss has a problem with the European car industry's hesitation to embrace electromobility.

By Lukas Knigge

Sinolytics Radar

Sinolytics.Radar: Trade with Southeast Asia offsets US slump

Despite the US tariffs, Chinese exports far exceeded the Reuters poll estimate. Growth was fueled by a sharp increase in shipments to Southeast Asia, which helped offset a steep drop in exports to the United States.​

By Experts Table.Briefings

News

Customs data: New figures point to trade route diversion.

China exported more than expected in April despite the announced US tariffs. This could strengthen Beijing's negotiating position in the short term. However, the import data does not bode well for China's domestic consumption.

By Manuel Liu

Feature

EU companies caught between the fronts: 'Turning point for global supply chains'

The global economy is experiencing growing uncertainty – and European companies in China are caught in the center. A flash survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows how much geopolitical tensions between the US and China have begun to affect European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well-prepared.

By Amelie Richter

Interview

Beatrix Keim: 'There will be no profitability in a price war.'

China's automotive scene remains volatile: The fierce price war in the automotive industry is not profitable for most companies and is also a thorn in the side of the government. Industry expert Beatrix Keim warns of a loss of confidence and sees an inevitable wave of consolidation on the horizon.

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