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Christian Domke Seidel

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Logistics: Ships and trains enable car export boom

Just last year, Chinese manufacturers were unable to export one million vehicles abroad due to a lack of transportation options by water and rail. This has recently changed: China is becoming the world's leader in car exports.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

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Bahnanbieter CRRC: Vom Schüler zum Meister

Chinesische Eisenbahnunternehmen werden zu großen internationalen Anbietern. Sie machen den westlichen Konsortien mit moderner Technik und guten Preisen Konkurrenz. Zudem kaufen sie sich systematisch in die Wertschöpfungsketten ein.

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Railway company CRRC: from student to master

Chinese railway companies become major international suppliers. They compete with Western consortia by offering modern technology and good prices. They also systematically buy their way into the value chains.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 21: People visit the BOSCH booth during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai on April 21, 2023 in Shanghai, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx 111433050285
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Premature euphoria among German suppliers

While German car manufacturers are increasingly struggling on the Chinese market, their suppliers' business is flourishing. The question is how long the trend will continue and how big the profit really is.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 21: People visit the BOSCH booth during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai on April 21, 2023 in Shanghai, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx 111433050285
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Verfrühte Euphorie deutscher Zulieferer 

Während sich deutsche Autohersteller auf dem chinesischen Markt zunehmend schwertun, floriert das Geschäft der Zulieferer. Die Frage ist, wie lange der Trend noch anhält und wie groß der Profit tatsächlich ist.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 19: People visit the booth of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited CATL during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai on April 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111432706715
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CATL achieves breakthrough in battery technology

With the innovative sodium-ion battery in large-scale production, the Chinese battery manufacturer CATL could decisively advance electric mobility in the small and compact segment. The batteries are cheaper, lighter and less susceptible to cold. Even electric aircraft are now within the realm of possibility.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 19: People visit the booth of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited CATL during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai on April 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111432706715
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CATL schafft Durchbruch in der Akkutechnik

Mit dem neuartigen Natrium-Ionen-Akku in Großserie könnte der chinesische Batteriehersteller CATL die Elektromobilität im Klein- und Kompakt-Segment entscheidend voranbringen. Denn die Batterien sind günstiger, leichter und weniger kälteempfindlich. Selbst E-Flugzeuge rücken in den Bereich des Möglichen.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Bildnummer: 54227721  Datum: 14.07.2010  Copyright: imago/Xinhua
 select cars during the 2nd Nanjing Auto Sales Night Market, which opens at the Planning and Construction Exhibition Hall in Nanjing, east China s Jiangsu Province, July 14, 2010. Over 100 styles of cars by some 50 brands are on display at the night market. (Xinhua/Dong Jinlin) (px) (3)CHINA-NANJING-AUTO SALES-NIGHT MARKET(CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Wirtschaft Autoindustrie Markt Messe Automarkt Automesse kbdig xub 2010 quer

Bildnummer 54227721 Date 14 07 2010 Copyright Imago XINHUA Select Cars during The 2nd Nanjing Car Sales Night Market Which Opens AT The Planning and Construction Exhibition Hall in Nanjing East China S Jiangsu Province July 14 2010 Over 100 Styles of Cars by Some 50 Brands are ON Display AT The Night Market XINHUA Dong Jinlin PX 3 China Nanjing Car Sales Night Market CN PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Economy Auto industry Market trade Fair Car market Auto Fair Kbdig  2010 horizontal
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Price war on the Chinese automotive market

With huge discounts, auto manufacturers are currently vying for customers in the Chinese market. European brands are still holding back but becoming increasingly nervous. Market shares are at stake.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Bildnummer: 54227721  Datum: 14.07.2010  Copyright: imago/Xinhua
 select cars during the 2nd Nanjing Auto Sales Night Market, which opens at the Planning and Construction Exhibition Hall in Nanjing, east China s Jiangsu Province, July 14, 2010. Over 100 styles of cars by some 50 brands are on display at the night market. (Xinhua/Dong Jinlin) (px) (3)CHINA-NANJING-AUTO SALES-NIGHT MARKET(CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Wirtschaft Autoindustrie Markt Messe Automarkt Automesse kbdig xub 2010 quer

Bildnummer 54227721 Date 14 07 2010 Copyright Imago XINHUA Select Cars during The 2nd Nanjing Car Sales Night Market Which Opens AT The Planning and Construction Exhibition Hall in Nanjing East China S Jiangsu Province July 14 2010 Over 100 Styles of Cars by Some 50 Brands are ON Display AT The Night Market XINHUA Dong Jinlin PX 3 China Nanjing Car Sales Night Market CN PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Economy Auto industry Market trade Fair Car market Auto Fair Kbdig  2010 horizontal
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Preisbeben auf chinesischem Automarkt

Mit riesigen Rabatten buhlen aktuell Autohersteller auf dem chinesischen Markt um Kunden. Europäische Marken halten sich noch zurück, werden aber zunehmend nervös. Es geht um Marktanteile.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

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How forced labor from China ends up in cars

Cars can hardly be built in China without human rights violations. Western manufacturers are also directly affected. A study from Great Britain shows which manufacturers have vehicle parts in their supply chains that were produced through forced labor or by inmates of internment and re-education camps.

Von Christian Domke Seidel