This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The lifting of Chinese sanctions against Members of the European Parliament marks a step in restoring parliamentary dialogue with China. Today, President Metsola informed the Conference of Presidents of the decision of the Chinese authorities to lift the sanctions against any Member (as well […]China lifts sanctions against MEPs
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The lifting of Chinese sanctions against Members of the European Parliament marks a step in restoring parliamentary dialogue with China. Today, President Metsola informed the Conference of Presidents of the decision of the Chinese authorities to lift the sanctions against any Member (as well […]EU imposes duties on unfairly subsidised electric vehicles from China while discussions on price undertakings continue
October 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission concluded its anti-subsidy investigation by imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China for a period of five years. As previously disclosed, the investigation found that the BEV value chain in China benefits from unfair […]Can the EU’s take on Taiwan from the UN 2758 resolution for One China policy be myopic?
October 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
How many people can discuss about a historic United Nations resolution without reading it? When it comes to the 2758 UN Resolution from 1971 the answer is too many. This time the European Parliament came to issue a press release on that last week. Quite understandably the topic is of significant global importance as it […]Commission proposal to impose tariffs on imports of battery electric vehicles from China obtains necessary support from EU Member States
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs. This represents another step towards the conclusion of the Commission’s anti-subsidy […]Commission discloses to interested parties draft definitive findings of anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles from China
August 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, as part of its ongoing anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has disclosed to interested parties the draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This draft decision reflects the comments received from interested parties on […]China, a fully fledged modern socialist country by 2050?
July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On the third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China which took place on July 18 the main result that drew the world’s attention was that China aims to become a fully modernized socialist country and economy by the middle of this century. Ambitious? Reviewing the significant miracles that […]Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China while discussions with China continue
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, nine months after the initiation of an ex officio anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. Based on the investigation, the Commission has concluded that the BEV value chain in China […]China-based inventors lead on global GenAI patents: UN report
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows. According to the agency’s Patent Landscape Report, between 2014-2023, more than 38,000 GenAI patents came out of China, six times more than those […]Questions and Answers on the pre-disclosure of duties on imports of subsidised electric cars from China*
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What is pre-disclosure and why is it necessary? According to the EU basic anti-subsidy regulation, the Commission is under the obligation to pre-disclose to interested parties the intended imposition of provisional measures. This is why, before the scheduled date for provisional findings, the Commission […]As China-Gulf relations deepen, here are 3 key sectors for growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexandre Raffoul, Head of Global Partner Development & Regional Business Strategy, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum Amid significant geopolitical shifts, China is rapidly deepening its economic ties […]Solar panels, electric cars and microchips: the beginning of an EU trade war against China?
April 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
It looks like 2024 is set to be a year of EU probes and tariffs against Chinese companies. In February, the EU in its 13th package of sanctions against Russia included a few Chinese firms with the allegation they help Russia in its war with Ukraine. Last month, the EU announced that it has found […]China’s industrial profits grow, and other economics stories to read this week
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. China’s industrial profits return to growth Industrial firms in China posted higher profits in the opening months of 2024, according to official data. The National Bureau of Statistics said that profits at industrial firms […]China strengthens 2024 energy efficiency target, and other top energy stories to read this month
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Stronger 2024 energy efficiency target for China China has set a stricter energy intensity target for 2024 as part of renewed efforts to […]Automotive industry circularity: How the EU, China and the US are revving up sustainability
March 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Na Na, China Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and C4IR, World Economic Forum While the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) represents a significant leap forward in reducing direct […]China outlines new plans for industrial cybersecurity – and other cybersecurity news to know this month
March 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akshay Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum 1. China plans to step up industrial cybersecurity In late February, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information announced a plan to improve data security in the […]‘Consumption boom’: Domestic travel surges in China during Lunar New Year
March 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum People across China celebrated big during the Lunar New Year last month, with holiday travel and consumer spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to government figures. During the eight-day festival in mid-February, China […]Mapping the rise of China’s autos and other global trade trends
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum, Minji Sung, Data Visuals and Content Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Aluminum’s a decent place to start. And not just because it begins with “a.” It’s 1995. Bill Clinton is […]An Idea for the EU’s New Year’s Resolutions
January 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is an editorial contribution by Ms. Wen Ying, a freelance writer based in Beijing with a focus on the Chinese economy. The opinions expressed within reflect the writer’s views. It is that time of the year again—making plans, setting goals, and envisioning a better self. But it is always a good idea to […]3 reasons to take the long view on China
January 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) In recent years, there has been a shift in the narrative on China: The previous decades’ positive drumbeat on its economy has been replaced by scepticism about […]Clean energy deployment along the value chain is key to China’s industry decarbonization. 3 business leaders explain why
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liming Chen, Chair of Greater China; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Samantha Zhu, Chairperson; Market Unit Lead, Greater China, Accenture Energy and industry has been one of the themes for this year’s United Nations climate […]China’s growth forecasts upgraded, Eurozone recession fears and other economy news to read this week
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: China’s GDP growth forecasts upgraded; Eurozone recession fears grow; UK narrowly avoids start of […]Full text: Communist Party of China Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was initially published at Xinhua. BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements.”Please see the attachment for the document. China strongly dissatisfied with Europe’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles: MOC spokesperson
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was initially published at Xinhua Net BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction over a decision by the European Commission to launch an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric passenger vehicles. “This countervailing duty investigation from Europe is based only on subjective assumptions about so-called subsidies […]Commission launches investigation on subsidised electric cars from China
October 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has formally launched today an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. The investigation will first determine whether BEV value chains in China benefit from illegal subsidisation and whether this subsidisation causes or threatens to cause […]China News: Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Reception Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
September 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ambassador Cao Zhongming, Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Enrique Mora, Chairwoman a.i. of the Management Committee Ms. Theodora Gentzis, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening! It is my great pleasure to get together with all of you tonight to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On behalf of […]State of the EU: Ukraine, Green Deal, Economy, China, Artificial Intelligence
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past and its plans until the June 2024 elections. Opening the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “The European Union today is stronger, […]Why China and the Gulf’s deepening economic ties are about more than just oil
August 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum, Ben Simpfendorfer, Partner, Oliver Wyman China and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council combined now generate about 41% of global GDP.Strong economic ties between the two have […]How the next generation can be a bridge between China and the world
August 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Miao Sun, Community Lead, Greater China and North Asia, Foundations, World Economic Forum Beijing In an increasingly fragmented world, mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world is vital.The pandemic widened gaps between nations and people, […]What’s next for China and Brazil’s cooperation on green value chains? Experts explain
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wang Yi, Former Vice-President of the Institutes of Science and Development , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fernando Sampaio, Director , Brazilian Beef Exporters’ Association (ABIEC), Cao Derong, President, China Chamber of Commerce for Imp. & Exp. of Foodstuffs, […]China’s rising tide: Expanding investment in blue finance
June 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lubomir Varbanov, Managing Director and Head of Public Sector Solutions, Swiss Re China’s extensive coastline and marine resources position it as a key market for “blue finance” projects, balancing economic growth and environmental protection.Blue finance investments aim to […]Clean power across industry is key to China achieving net zero. Here are two approaches that can accelerate its use
June 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum is collaborating with Accenture on the Clean Power for Industry initiative. It aims to help accelerate the transition of […]What makes China’s innovation ecosystem unique?
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
As the second-largest economy in the world, China plays an important role in guiding global economic prosperity. Known as the global manufacturing hub of the 20th century, China has successfully transitioned to become a hub of future-looking innovation. Reports suggest it has given birth to more than 300 unicorns and attracted the second-highest amount of […]How Chinese companies can build for the future
June 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chun WU, Managing Partner, BCG Greater China, Carol Liao, Chair, BCG Greater China, Ruan Fang, Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group Organizations face a complex set of challenges as traditional markets plateau.Successful tech-enabled players prove digital transformation […]
