Negotiation expert Li Chenggang will be the new commissioner for international trade at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The post is regarded as a key position in the tariff war between China and the USA.
By Leonardo Pape
While imports of Chinese EVs are declining, the number of Chinese hybrid cars entering the EU has increased sevenfold within a year. China has increased export volumes and lowered prices across various product categories. The figures demonstrate how complicated a joint approach between the EU and China could become.
By Table.Briefings
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe
China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO₂ and add biomass where possible.
By Nico Beckert
China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO2 and add biomass where possible.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Trade Commissioner is trying to bring momentum to the negotiations in the trade dispute with the USA. In the tariff conflict with China, President Trump creates an exception for electronic devices – but only temporarily.
By Jörn Petring
The EU Commission wants to remain firm in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on electric cars. "Our concerns about Chinese overcapacity are currently becoming even more serious," it says.
By Till Hoppe
China's Communist Party leadership says its relations with neighboring countries are "better than ever in modern times".
By Leonardo Pape
The realignment of US trade policy is damaging the fight against global warming: uncertainty and crises mean less investment in climate action and the greentech industry is suffering. One particularly dangerous aspect of the tariff conflict has hardly been discussed so far.
By Table.Briefings
Obesity in the Chinese population is growing rapidly. The ailing healthcare system faces billions in costs, which could swallow up a quarter of China's healthcare budget.
By Ning Wang
