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
At the end of December 2020, France's head of state, Emmanuel Macron, was at the virtual table when the investment agreement between the EU and China was being finalized – he wants to wrap up the deal in early 2022, during France's presidency of the EU Council. However, according to experts, the plan could backfire. The agreement is increasingly unpopular among French MEPs – and the French presidential elections are coming up. China.Table today takes a look at relations between Paris and Beijing, and you can find more country profiles online.
Von Amelie Richter
On Thursday and Friday almost 40 heads of state and government will meet at the invitation of the US president for a virtual climate summit. Xi Jinping is also expected to attend. China is a global leader in the field of green finance, i.e. green investments to restructure the economy. The problem is that in the People's Republic green bonds may also be used for "clean coal", "clean oil and gas". This is hardly compatible with climate targets. However, the authorities are striving for reform.
Von Nico Beckert
In the world's largest growth market for EVs, German carmakers are still lagging behind despite great efforts. No German brand was among the ten best-selling models in 2020, while domestic manufacturers continued to extend their lead. This is because Chinese buyers have different purchasing priorities than Germans. Trends and market opportunities are on show at "Auto China", the world's largest car show with over 1000 exhibitors, which is taking place this week in Shanghai.
Von Frank Sieren
Ende Dezember 2020 saß Frankreichs Staatschef Emmanuel Macron mit am virtuellen Tisch, als es um die Absegnung des Investitionsabkommens zwischen EU und China ging – Anfang 2022 will er den Deal unter Dach und Fach bringen, während der französischen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft. Der Plan könnte Expert:innen zufolge jedoch nach hinten losgehen. Denn das Abkommen ist unter französischen Europaabgeordneten zunehmend unbeliebt – und in Frankreich stehen die Präsidentschaftswahlen an. China.Table wirft heute einen Blick auf die Beziehungen zwischen Paris und Peking, weitere Länderprofile finden Sie online.
Von Amelie Richter
