The Commissioner for Industry fears collateral damage in Europe as a result of the recently increased US tariffs on goods from China, particularly semiconductors. In an interview with Corinna Visser and Till Hoppe, he warns that if the USA and China no longer abide by WTO rules, the Europeans will also have to react.
By Till Hoppe
A few days before the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, China has sent more than 40 fighter jets towards the democratically governed island republic.
By Felix Lee
Following the US announcement to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, German politicians and business representatives are warning the EU against imitating such measures. They argue that this would harm all sides involved.
By Felix Lee
For a long time, not only were German cars, but also German law, considered top exports. Now, Chinese law is increasingly following its own path. China aims to become an exporter of law.
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As a result of an excessive construction boom, there are ten million unfinished apartments across China. To mitigate the crisis, the government is now reportedly considering purchasing unsold properties.
By Felix Lee
In protest against Chinese territorial claims, a fleet of around 100 boats carrying Filipino activists and fishermen has set off into the South China Sea.
By Felix Lee
Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein are popular in Europe. However, they often circumvent customs regulations. Will the flood of packages from cross-border e-commerce become the next major trade issue with Beijing?
By Amelie Richter
During his visit to China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have much to discuss. It’s about becoming more resilient against Western sanctions. Customs data shows the extent to which China supports Russia’s war machine in Ukraine.
By Michael Radunski
Hesai Technology wants to be removed from the US Department of Defense's blacklist. The manufacturer of LIDAR sensors for autonomous vehicles filed a lawsuit in a US district court for damage to its reputation and loss of business.
By Christiane Kuehl
