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Christian Domke Seidel

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Grow or perish: Xpeng's battle for unit sales

Only the big players survive in China's automotive market. Xpeng wants to push into this group and aims to increase sales in the EU. The manufacturer wants to impress with new models at Thursday's Beijing Motor Show.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

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ZF Friedrichshafen reduces risks – but not as the German government had hoped

Despite all the geopolitical concerns of the German government, many companies are interpreting de-risking by expanding their business in China. In doing so, they are trying to make it weatherproof. This also applies to automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen. Meanwhile, the company is planning to cut jobs in Germany.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

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ZF-Friedrichshafen verringert Risiken – doch anders als von Bundesregierung erhofft

Entgegen aller geopolitischen Bedenken der Bundesregierung interpretieren viele Unternehmen De-Risking, indem sie ihr China-Geschäft ausweiten. Sie versuchen dadurch, dieses wetterfest zu machen. So auch der Autozulieferer ZF Friedrichshafen. In Deutschland will das Unternehmen derweil Stellen streichen.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Statt mit dem Auto ist man in Shenzhen vielleicht bald mit dem Flugtaxi unterwegs.
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Flying taxis: China leads the race for the billion-euro market

China is getting serious about transport drones: The manufacturer Ehang has shipped the first flying taxis. As cargo drones, in passenger transport and tourism, they are set to revolutionize mobility – and create a 50-billion-euro market.

Von Christian Domke Seidel