On Monday, the US and China agreed on a 90-day tariff pause. Now, Xi Jinping has addressed the trade dispute publicly for the first time. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is willing to speak with Xi at the end of the week.
By Emily Kossak
Volkswagen continues to receive magnets containing rare earths from China despite Beijing's export restrictions. According to insiders, at least four Chinese suppliers have received special export permits.
By Fabian Peltsch
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
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
China's largest EV manufacturer wants to sell half of its vehicles outside its domestic market by 2030 – with Europe in its sights.
By Ning Wang
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 Changming Liu
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
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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Germany's car brands must deliver at the world's largest motor show. Two of them unveiled their world premieres the evening before.
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All three manufacturers were once symbols of China's rise to become an EV superpower. But the market is relentless. Things are looking particularly bleak for NIO at the moment.
By Jörn Petring
