The EU regulatory authorities permit Slovakia to provide state aid to a Volvo plant. The car manufacturer is majority-owned by Geely. The Commission justifies the decision with jobs in the EU country.
By Amelie Richter
In 2023, China's population declined for the second year in a row, falling by 2.08 million people. A provincial comparison shows large differences in population change between regions.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Following a railroad project in Bulgaria and a Romanian solar park, the EU Commission in Brussels now wants to investigate Chinese wind turbine manufacturers more closely for state subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov, reaffirm their "strategic partnership" at a meeting in Beijing. Trade is flourishing. Among other things, Chinese cars now dominate the Russian market.
By Christiane Kuehl
The people in the ASEAN states do not want to choose between the USA and China. However, if they were forced to choose, it would be in favor of the People's Republic for the first time – partly out of disappointment with the United States.
By Christiane Kuehl
A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
TSMC expands its investments in the United States. The Taiwanese chip manufacturer plans to build three state-of-the-art semiconductor plants in Arizona. The US government is funding the project with several billion US dollars.
By Michael Radunski
German consumer watchdogs and business associations have been keeping a critical eye on the Chinese shopping app Temu for some time. The German government now demands legal action against the constant generation of new shopping impulses.
By Redaktion Table
Trade Minister Wang Wentao travels to Paris ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to France. The EU and China are currently involved in several open trade disputes.
By Amelie Richter
