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Interview: EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs a "foolish" decision, says German auto expert

The EU is turning the European Green Deal into a "black deal" by slapping tariffs on Chinese EVs, says a renowned German automotive expert.

November01,2024

Chinese automakers push forward with growth plans despite tariff hurdles

Chinese automakers are pushing forward with their development plans despite protectionist tariff threats from the European Union.

October17,2024

Roundup: Polish EV insiders call for removal of trade barriers to Sino-European cooperation

With the European Union (EU) poised to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), some industry insiders in Poland are warning against the move, calling instead for cooperation on both sides.

October17,2024

China says anti-dumping measures on EU brandy legitimate

China's commerce ministry said Wednesday the country's anti-dumping move on brandy imported from the European Union (EU) is a "legitimate trade remedy measure and entirely in accordance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules."

October10,2024

China, EU hold constructive consultation on EV tariff disputes: China's Commerce Ministry

China and the European Union (EU) engaged in a "comprehensive, in-depth, and constructive" consultation here on Thursday regarding the EU's ongoing anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), according to a statement released by China's Ministry of Commerce.

September20,2024

German economics minister urges political solution to EV tariffs with China

Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck has called for the European Union (EU) and China to reach a political solution to the issue of tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs).

September19,2024

Economic Watch: EU risks backfire with proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs

The European Commission's plan to impose tariffs of up to 36.3 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked concerns among industry experts and business insiders across Europe.

August27,2024

China to impose anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber from U.S., EU, UK, Singapore

China will impose anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber originating from the United States, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore from Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced Monday.

August20,2024

Court of Auditors says EU cannot keep up with AI investments

According to the European Court of Auditors, the European Union has not been able to keep up with leading global players in terms of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. "EU investment in AI increased steadily between 2018 and 2020", according to a report by the Luxembourg-based authority.

July18,2024

Slovenian automaker revives through green transition under Chinese ownership

TAM successfully cooperates with more than 100 international airports, and operates a high-quality after-sales service of more than 40 maintenance centers established across the EU.

July01,2024

Mercedes-Benz chief calls for reduction of tariffs on Chinese EVs in Europe

Germany's leading luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has this week called for a reduction of the tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in the European Union (EU) market.

March13,2024

China ready to promote equal, orderly multipolar world with EU: FM

China is willing to work with the EU to promote an inclusive economic globalization that delivers benefits for all, and make bigger the pie of cooperation so as to achieve common development and prosperity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

February18,2024

China, EU urged to uphold their comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that China and the European Union (EU) are two major forces in the multi-polar world, and they should uphold the basic orientation of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

July08,2022

China welcomes overseas investment in R&D: ministry

China welcomes foreign companies to ramp up spending on research and development (R&D) and set up R&D centers in the country, Shu Jueting, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, said Thursday.

June17,2022

EU sets criteria for sustainable investment

The European Union has set concrete criteria for climate-friendly investments. A legal act regulating details of the so-called taxonomy was adopted in the early hours of Thursday morning.

December13,2021

China urges EU to uphold strategic autonomy, practice true multilateralism

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the European Union (EU) to adhere to strategic autonomy, distinguish right from wrong and practice multilateralism in real sense.

December07,2021

Economic Watch: EU seeks new opportunities in western China

In the 1st eight months of the yr, the trade volume between China and EU increased by 32.4 pct y-o-y. The annual trade volume is likely to set a new record to exceed 700 billion U.S. dollars, an official with the Chinese MOC said at the 16th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair Friday.

September22,2021

Italian Minister thinks Italy-China partnership to be successful

Italian Minister expressed his thought in a video message during the Italy-China: energy transition – towards a sustainable development forum stating that the G20 will play a crucial role in the energy transition challenge and that China will be a decisive partner

April20,2021

EU challenges Asia on EV batteries

Estimates on EV sales in EU are clear: the market share will exceed 50 percent of the vehicle registrations from 2033, and the figure, if confirmed, will inevitably increase the demand for batteries by 15 percent y-o-y on average between 2021 and 2050.

April09,2021

China sees growing intellectual property applications in EU in past decade

The number of trademarks and designs registered by Chinese applicants in the European Union (EU) has shown booming growth in the past decade, according to statistics from European Union Intellectual Property Office(EUIPO).

March16,2021