The trade disputes between China and the West continue to intensify. Beijing now considers punitive tariffs on imported chemicals used in the automotive sector, among others.
By Redaktion Table
US President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on Chinese battery imports. This comes at an unfavorable time for Europe, as the tariffs could lead to even more imports from China, making the ramp-up of European battery factories even more difficult.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Commission has published recommendations and guidance on the Renewable Energy Directive. The wind industry expects Chinese manufacturers to be excluded from European tenders because of the cybersecurity requirements.
By Manuel Berkel
Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck wants to reform the distribution of power in EU bodies and is calling for European competencies in foreign and security policy. Germany will ultimately benefit from a fiscal union.
By Manuel Berkel
Following the affair involving AfD MEP Krah, MEPs are calling for additional measures against foreign interference and corruption. The new ethics body for the EU institutions and stricter transparency rules are not enough, criticize NGOs.
By Eric Bonse
Three alleged spies are accused of delivering information on militarily applicable technology to China, as announced by the Federal Prosecutor's Office on Monday. They also maintained contacts with German universities. Table.Briefings spoke with the involved universities.
By Markus Weisskopf
The EU Commission has launched a 9- to 14-month investigation into the public procurement market for medical products in China. This first-time deployment of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) could lead to the disadvantage of Chinese medical products in the European procurement market.
By Marc Winkelmann
According to the environmental organization Urgewald, a European import and trade ban on Russian LNG would pose massive logistical problems for Russia's main export terminal Sabetta. This is why the NGO calls for stricter sanctions.
By Manuel Berkel
As part of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the EU has conducted an unannounced audit of a Chinese company that manufactures and sells security equipment. The Commission did not provide any further details for the time being.
By Carolyn Braun
Alice Gruenfelder is an editor, literary mediator, author and translator. Her literary work deals with Tibet, Taiwan and Xinjiang. Her books aim to express "what people are really concerned about."
By Redaktion Table
