Chinese EV manufacturers struggle with cargo ship availability
Chinese electric car manufacturers could flood Europe with their vehicles. However, a shortage of cargo ships is now causing an unexpected bottleneck.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese electric car manufacturers could flood Europe with their vehicles. However, a shortage of cargo ships is now causing an unexpected bottleneck.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's exports have risen for the first time in six months. In November, exports increased by 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year, defying analysts' expectations of further declines.
By Felix Lee
Despite a general slump in exports, official figures show that China is on track to surpass Japan as the world’s largest car exporter this year. Electric vehicles have been a strong driver of this trend, particularly their export to Europe.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Machines manufactured by German companies have allegedly found their way into the production facilities of the Chinese nuclear program. This case shows how difficult it is to enforce dual-use rules.
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At a Tanzanian school for aspiring political leaders, Chinese lecturers extol the virtues of a government that is above the law. The curriculum shows: Beijing is actively exporting its authoritarian governance model to other countries.
By Marcel Grzanna
Brazil's President Lula surprised German Chancellor Scholz during his visit with statements referring to China as a mediator in the Ukraine war. This shows: In his second term as president, Lula is relying on a similar approach as he did two decades ago. However, the diplomatic and economic relationship between Brazil and the People's Republic has changed since then.
By Amelie Richter
Germany wants to become less dependent on China. In truth, however, German consumers and companies are moving in the opposite direction: Germany is buying more and more goods from China. Disentanglement seems illusory for the moment.
By Frank Sieren
Chinese exports saw a massive drop in November, worse than at any point since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in February 2020. The numerous lockdowns, but also a weak global economy caused by Russia's war of aggression, have played a role here. The massive decline also hits the German economy hard.
By Felix Lee
One concern in connection with the sale of shares in a terminal of the port of Hamburg was that German logistics know-how could flow to China. However, the most innovative ports are located in the People's Republic – first and foremost the port of Tianjin.
By Frank Sieren
Skepticism was high early on about subjecting antibiotics to global price competition. Today, China is theoretically able to dictate the price of precursors. Only a handful of European companies still resist. Experts warn that the supply of vital pharmaceuticals is no longer guaranteed.
By Redaktion Table