Due to over 1,000 outstanding comments on the increased US tariffs, the introduction planned for Thursday will be postponed by at least two weeks. Among other things, semiconductors and e-vehicles are affected.
By Christiane Kuehl
Following plant closures due to the first downturn in sales since entering the market 20 years ago, the German supplier now only has seven plants in China. The company intends to review its capacities further.
By Carolyn Braun
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei will break ground for the construction of the chip company's Dresden plant on August 20. Construction is expected to start by the end of 2024. The plant, named European Semiconductor Manufacturing ESMC, is expected to go into operation in late 2027.
By Carolyn Braun
Just a few days after the Ukrainian Foreign Minister visited China, Kyiv has already extended a return invitation to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Beijing is apparently interested in the contact.
By Christiane Kuehl
MPs from 24 countries met for the first time this week in Taipei for the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). Surprisingly, the host country, Taiwan, was also announced to be joining the alliance.
By David Demes
German Defense Minister Pistorius is traveling to the Indo-Pacific. His first stop is Hawaii, where he wants to send a military signal. The next stage of the German warships' journey will be trickier. China is already furious.
By Michael Radunski
Chinese smartphone manufacturers are increasingly snatching market share from their foreign competitors. Apple's iPhone is particularly affected. The biggest profiteer is Huawei.
By Michael Radunski
Yu Xinyan's documentary "Made in Ethiopia" explores the social tensions surrounding the construction of a Chinese industrial park in Ethiopia. Yu's family story reveals the light and shadows that China's economic rise has brought to his own society.
By Redaktion Table
