The Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry is rapidly expanding manufacturing presence in Southeast Asia (SEA) to capture market opportunities and avoid potential tariffs. The region offers manufacturers unique opportunities for vertical integration.
By Experts Table.Briefings
SAIC was hit with the maximum extra tariff rate on Chinese EVs. The company now accuses Brussels of incorrect calculations. The EU Commission claims that SAIC failed to cooperate with the investigation.
By Amelie Richter
The launch of TikTok's shopping platform in Europe will be smaller than originally planned. This suggests the social media company is trying to avoid stricter regulatory oversight. More countries are to follow in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
VW brand boss Thomas Schaefer calls Africa the latest important growth market for the car industry and welcomes the growing Chinese competition there. The continent is also of interest to VW because of the planned combustion engine ban.
By Arne Schütte
China is not that far behind other major economies in terms of consumer spending. Nevertheless, the People's Republic should increase income and further boost domestic demand.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the "Third Plenum," China named the reduction of CO2 emissions as an important political goal. Politicians are currently negotiating a new climate plan (NDC). The rapid expansion of renewables and reports that CO2 emissions have peaked should not obscure the challenges. Three factors are slowing down China's climate policy.
By Nico Beckert
The two enemies, Hamas and Fatah, have met in Beijing and agreed on a transitional government. China aims to benefit economically and diplomatically from this. Whether the new peace power will also become active in Ukraine remains to be seen.
By Michael Radunski
Rebecca Spyke Keiser, Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy at the US National Science Foundation, is calling for better information on research cooperation with China.
By Amelie Richter
Just as the Third Plenum ended, the Chinese Central Bank reacted by lowering the Loan Prime Rate. This is the first response to the latest economic data and is intended to boost China's economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
