Good business in a difficult environment: According to the latest survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, many companies in China are earning more than expected, even in the Covid year 2020. They want to continue investing – although they complain about obstacles to market access and persistent unequal treatment.
By Christiane Kuehl
Semiconductors have become the most important supplier parts for many industries. Ning Wang talks to Merics researcher John Lee about the chip shortage in the automotive industry, the prospects for greater independence from Asia in key technologies, and possible strategies for Germany and the EU to deal with the problem.
By Ning Wang
China looks back on a long history as an agricultural civilization – and is thus very different from the geographic fragmentation and political competition historically seen in the West. The lines between Chinese central planning and the democratic capitalism of the West no longer run clearly. A new global social contract must promote a shared narrative within the framework of which each country defines its role within the global collective.
By Redaktion Table
Today, the European Commission will present its new trade strategy. The reorganization is necessary because the challenges it faces have become more diverse. The guidelines are not least important about China, the EU's largest trading partner – while Beijing is a possible partner on some points, ideas are far apart on others.
By Amelie Richter
European companies in China hardly feel the effects of an often called-for decoupling of international supply chains, despite the debates about supply bottlenecks in the pandemic. On the contrary, according to a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China and Merics, companies are continuing to expand their investments.
By Redaktion Table
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!
