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Germany Faces Growing Dependence on China, Merics Warns Merics director Mikko Huotari warns that Germany’s dependence on China could trigger an industrial crisis, calling for an EU-aligned strategy to safeguard …

Audi cuts revenue forecast as profit falls and China sales weaken Audi cuts revenue forecast to €58–63bn and lowers margin guidance after Q2 profit fell; company cites weak China demand, …

Infineon GaN patent dispute: Court wins in Germany and US, setback remains in China Infineon wins patent rulings in Germany and the US over GaN chips but faces a sales …

Germany confronts a new “China shock” as competition from Chinese manufacturers intensifies, testing the resilience of its export-led industries and prompting debate over jobs, trade deficits and policy responses. Germany …

Xi announces World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization as geopolitical tensions surface Xi Jinping unveils the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai, aiming to set global AI rules while …

China exports to Germany surge in January–June 2026 as chip and auto shipments accelerate Chinese exports to Germany rose 19% in Jan–Jun 2026 to $67.5 billion, while imports from Germany …

Chinese exports to Germany surge, widening H1 trade gap driven by chip and data-equipment price gains Chinese exports to Germany jumped 27.2% in June and rose 19% in the first …

EU-China trade relations take cautious turn after Wang Wentao’s Brussels visit Wang Wentao met EU officials in Brussels to seek balanced EU-China trade relations, a stronger WTO and a joint …

BMW Q2 Sales in China Plunge 30%, Group Delivers 590,962 Cars as EVs Edge Up BMW sales in China suffered a sharp setback in the second quarter as the Munich …