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Ground beneath Chinese cities is sinking

According to a new study, many cities in China are sinking further and further. This could have serious consequences, especially in densely populated coastal regions. The problem is caused by the extraction of groundwater and the construction boom in the cities.

By Christiane Kuehl

Chinese hackers spied on VW

Industrial espionage from the partner country and key market: Chinese hackers have been infiltrating Volkswagen's systems for four years.

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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.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Der Schriftzug des Versicherungsunternehmens Allianz SE auf dem 125 Meter hohen Treptower in Berlin. Foto: bildgehege Allianz *** The lettering of the insurance company Allianz SE on the 125-meter Treptower in Berlin Photo bildgehege Allianz

Allianz fund subsidiary allowed to do business in China

The insurance group Allianz has been given the green light for its fund business in China and thus access to the 3.8 trillion US dollar market for open-ended investment funds. This market has been open to foreign companies since 2019.

By Redaktion Table