Together with Volvo, Geely manufactures the Lynk Co brand — which is also affected by the EU's additional tariffs on EVs. At the supplier trade fair Automechanika in Frankfurt, European brand boss Appelgren explains how the manufacturer intends to respond.
By Amelie Richter
Following an engine failure, Taiwan's air force is taking its French-made Mirage fighter jets out of service for maintenance. Air sovereignty is not endangered by this, the military explains.
By Fabian Peltsch
The position paper of the Beijing EU Chamber has rarely been so full of criticism as this year. Weak consumption, combined with massive overcapacity, is weighing heavily on companies.
By Jörn Petring
The television duel between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris turns surprisingly quickly to China. Trump praises himself for his punitive tariffs and announces further levies. Harris focuses on US partners instead.
By Michael Radunski
Based on new company information, the EU has once again lowered its extra EV tariffs for some brands. Tesla now has to pay a tariff surcharge of just under eight percent on cars from China, instead of the previously planned nine percent.
By Christiane Kuehl
Russia launched large-scale naval exercises with over 400 ships, in which China is also participating. The drills are intended to demonstrate the growing military cooperation between the two countries.
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Sports officials in China are repeatedly in the sights of the authorities for suspected corruption. The Chinese Football Association has banned more than 40 of them from their sport for life.
By Christiane Kuehl
The German metalworkers' union IG Metall warns of unfair competition in the wind power sector. Employee representatives criticize the market entry of Chinese suppliers in Germany and call for safeguards to secure domestic jobs.
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In April, Xi Jinping launched a major initiative for equipment upgrades and consumer product trade-ins, backed by a 300-billion yuan fund. The program aims to stimulate domestic demand and technological progress by targeting both consumer and industrial goods.
By Experts Table.Briefings
