The EU Commission can't quite get its supply chain law off the ground. The Brussels-based authority missed the October deadline for the presentation of its so-called Due Diligence Law. One reason: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to use the supply chain law to enforce a ban on imports of products from forced labor. This could also affect some Chinese imports.
By Charlotte Wirth
The Commission misses the October deadline for presenting the law on corporate due diligence. As if there weren't enough points of contention already, the Commission President has now interfered: von der Leyen wants to use the law to enforce a ban on imports of products from forced labor. This would actually require a trade instrument.
By Charlotte Wirth
China's power shortages are causing new disruptions to international supply chains. The chip supply is also affected. Some companies are still utilizing their stock. But the crisis is getting worse by the day. This also has an impact on Christmas sales.
By Nico Beckert
In order to live up to its claim to technical leadership, Beijing has recognized the power of determining standards. Newly published guidelines show Beijing's two-pronged approach: Its domestic standards system is to be unified and is to gain more significance internationally.
By Amelie Richter
In a globalized world, supply chains are one of the most important elements in international trade. In recent years, working conditions and human rights violations in supply chains have caused a stir. The question arises whether Western companies profit from the treatment of workers in China that violates human rights. But it is no longer just about the forced labor of the ethnic minority of the Uyghurs in the cultivation of cotton. In the meantime, large corporations such as Apple and Volkswagen are being targeted. In addition to the European investment agreement CAI (Comprehensive Agreement on Investment) and a planned supply chain law for German companies, Western countries are taking action with sanctions and boycotts against China, but also against the companies involved. But the coronavirus pandemic has also affected supply chains. There have been increased supply bottlenecks and empty shelves worldwide. China wants to counter this with a state-owned logistics company called China Logistics Group. From EU supply laws to human rights violations and sanctions to suppliers and trade strategies - news and articles on China supply chains up to date from the Table.editorial team!
