China will not recover from its economic slump any time soon. That is the general tenor of the Global China Conversations organized by IfW Kiel. The experts criticize Beijing's interventionism and advise the West to be more self-confident.
By Christiane Kuehl
Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects Chinese car manufacturers to "demolish" their global competitors without trade restrictions. In terms of sales, BYD has already overtaken the US market leader in 2023.
By Redaktion Table
The attacks by the Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden hurt Chinese trade interests. Nevertheless, Beijing has not joined international efforts to ensure safe passage in the Red Sea.
By Michael Radunski
With a travel speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Chinese high-speed train Fuxing is already one of the fastest trains in the world. Now, the state-owned manufacturer CRRC wants to take it one step further.
By Jörn Petring
39 people have died in a major fire in the city of Xinyu. It is the second fatal fire in China within a week.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU is seeking to enhance the protection of its research and development from Chinese influence and access.
By Amelie Richter
The Bundesbank warns against too rapid decoupling from China, as it poses significant risks to the stability of the German economy and financial system.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's central bank is lowering the minimum reserve requirement for commercial banks by 50 basis points starting from Feb. 5. This move is aimed at injecting liquidity worth around 130 billion euros into the market.
By Redaktion Table
Until recently, trade expert Roy Chun Lee served as Taiwan's deputy minister of foreign affairs. Since early January, he has been Taiwan's new EU envoy. After Taiwan's recent presidential elections, he is tasked with exploring the political maneuvering space for his country in relation to the EU.
By Redaktion Table