China's market for e-cigarettes has grown rapidly in recent years. However, the gold-rush mood could soon be over: Beijing is planning to regulate the domestic market. Companies like Relx are also encountering difficulties abroad. The industry is facing sweeping change.
Von Ning Wang
Mit rund 1000 Ausstellern ist die "Auto Shanghai" die größte Automesse der Welt. Die deutschen Anbieter stellen in aufwendigen Shows ihre neuen Elektro-Autos vor, mit denen sie aus der Defensive kommen wollen. Viele Modelle sind eigens für den chinesischen Markt konzipiert oder adaptiert worden.
Von Frank Sieren
The EU is engaged in China-bashing at a time when its own reputation is damaged, and its room for maneuver is dwindling. Fundamentally, the question arises as to the sense and effect of politically motivated sanctions, such as those imposed against China. There are many analyses that come to the conclusion that the effects of sanctions are usually misjudged. And with regard to China, it cannot be assumed that the sanctions will trigger a process that will improve Europe's relations with China and thus open up opportunities for influence.
Von Redaktion Table
