As it expands, the grouping has become increasingly incapable of articulating a coherent political, security, or economic vision. The best thing that can be said about Thailand and Malaysia wanting to join BRICS is that it won’t cost them anything. They won’t gain much, either. The idea of lumping Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South… Continue reading Who cares if Malaysia and Thailand join BRICS?
Chinese media reports on the EU’s recently announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were largely aimed at amplifying anti-tariff narratives from China and Europe. These media reports dismissed European allegations of subsidies and overcapacity in China’s car industry as politically motivated falsehoods. They also touted China’s commitment to global green transition and criticized… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Reactions to the EU’s EV Tariffs Discredit Subsidy Probes, Amplify Anti-Tariff Voices of Chinese and European Stakeholders
Who are the winners and losers of the EU’s duties on Chinese electric cars? The European Commission has announced countervailing duties on the import of electric vehicles from China. This measure will create winners and losers and ultimately lead to the opening of new electric vehicle factories in Europe. Last week, the European Commission (EC) announced… Continue reading The EU Strikes Back: The Impact of Countervailing Duties on Chinese EV Imports
Opatrenie povedie k otvoreniu nových tovární na výrobu elektromobilov na starom kontinente. Európska komisia tento týždeň ohlásila vyrovnávacie clá, ktoré uvalí na automobilky dovážajúce elektromobily z Číny. Rok trvajúci výskum európskych analytikov zistil, že automobilky dostávajú od čínskej vlády finančnú podporu nad rámec pravidiel Svetovej obchodnej organizácie, čo znevýhodňuje európskych producentov. Je zrejmé, že Čína… Continue reading Európa uvalila clá na čínske e-autá. Je však v tejto hre víťazom?
While European politicians aim to address unfair trade practices, concerns arise from sectors heavily reliant on Chinese markets, like agriculture. Despite efforts to address import dependencies, export risks are understated. During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to France in early May, impending European measures against Chinese clean energy industries were high on the agenda. While… Continue reading Export Dependency: The Missing Link in the EU’s Economic Security Toolbox
