Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions
7 months, 1 week ago

Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions

Al Jazeera  

Hungary opposes a tougher EU stance on China, but it is not the only one. As the rest of the European Union was marking “Europe Day”, honouring the 1950 Schuman Declaration kick-starting the European integration project, Orban praised Xi’s China as “one of the pillars of the new world order”. “We must behave respectfully towards China in terms of trade,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a recent interview with The Economist magazine, “but in a way that defends our interests, is reciprocal and promotes national security.” Europe wants China to be a partner but also is aware of the risks of too much economic dependency, especially in emergent sectors such as green technology where the Chinese have an edge. Last year, the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen called for “de-risking” from China. Reflective of the new mood, the first leg of Xi’s European trip included talks with Macron and von der Leyen on the continuing trade disputes and China’s policy on Ukraine.

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Not the time to spin wheels
5 days, 20 hours ago

Not the time to spin wheels

China Daily  

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY Since the European Commission launched the anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicles in October 2023, how to properly promote the orderly and healthy development of the China-EU EV industry, and how to resolve the potential escalation of trade frictions have been a priority for the two sides. According to the China Automobile Association, in 2023, China's new …

EU and China: In the face of Trump threat, can this unlikely alliance bloom?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

EU and China: In the face of Trump threat, can this unlikely alliance bloom?

Firstpost  

While shared economic interests could lead to closer ties, underlying issues such as market access, intellectual property rights, EU’s concerns over Chinese “dumping”, and geopolitical tensions may hinder a robust alliance The start of Donald Trump’s second term is right around the corner. SCMP quoted a Beijing-based economist who has advised China’s State Council on foreign trade relations as saying …

Beijing, Brussels may meet halfway on EV tariffs
4 weeks ago

Beijing, Brussels may meet halfway on EV tariffs

China Daily  

Vehicles from Chinese brands wait to be exported from a port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. The prospect of China and the European Union nearing an alternative solution on the EU's imposition of extra tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles will provide a much-needed buffer to avoid the escalation of trade tensions between the two economic powerhouses, analysts said. Bernd Lange, chair …

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon

China Daily  

By Wang Keju | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-25 17:45 Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, awaiting export. The prospect of nearing an alternative solution by China and the European Union to the bloc's imposition of extra tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles would provide a much-needed buffer to avoid the escalation …

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon

China Daily  

Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, awaiting export. The prospect of nearing an alternative solution by China and the European Union to the bloc's imposition of extra tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles would provide a much-needed buffer to avoid the escalation of trade tensions between the two economic powerhouses, analysts …

Optimistic signals from China on trade talks with the EU
1 month ago

Optimistic signals from China on trade talks with the EU

NL Times  

China and the European Union have reached "technical agreement" on a number of points in their talks on reducing or reversing import duties imposed by the EU on electric vehicles produced in China. In response, the EU has increased import duties on electric cars from China, sometimes by up to ten percent. China and the EU held talks on the …

Xi says China insists on resolving differences with EU via dialogue
1 month ago

Xi says China insists on resolving differences with EU via dialogue

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19, 2024. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are drawing attention around the world, and China always insists on resolving differences through dialogue …

Talks on extra EV tariffs to continue
1 month, 1 week ago

Talks on extra EV tariffs to continue

China Daily  

A BYD vehicle on display during a recent auto expo in Paris, France. GAO JING/XINHUA The European Union and China will continue their negotiations this week seeking an alternative to the imposition of extra tariffs on electric vehicles, on the heels of talks earlier this month in Beijing, which yielded some progress, according to the European Commission, the bloc's executive …

EU ambassador says don't want trade war with China even as frustration over Beijing's market practices grows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU ambassador says don't want trade war with China even as frustration over Beijing's market practices grows

Firstpost  

Trade frictions between EU and China have intensified over the past year after the bloc launched an investigation into Chinese-made imports of EVs that prompted Beijing to launch probes into Europe’s pork and dairy industries and curb brandy imports Flags of European Union and China are pictured during the China-EU summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, …

EU puts trade war with China on the cards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU puts trade war with China on the cards

China Daily  

By Li Yang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 07:34 JIN DING/CHINA DAILY At a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Monday, EU trade chief-in-waiting Maros Sefcovic clearly showed his tough stance on the European Union's trade issues with China. Regarding the ongoing negotiations between China and the EU over the "anti-subsidy" tariffs the latter slapped on Chinese-made electric vehicles from Oct …

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation

China Daily  

By Zhou Jin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 07:35 Intensive, high-level interactions between China and Italy in recent months have underlined the robust growth of bilateral ties, as well as the two nations' efforts to enhance pragmatic cooperation amid trade friction between China and the European Union, observers said as Italian President Sergio Mattarella was set to begin a …

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation

China Daily  

Intensive, high-level interactions between China and Italy in recent months have underlined the robust growth of bilateral ties, as well as the two nations' efforts to enhance pragmatic cooperation amid trade friction between China and the European Union, observers said as Italian President Sergio Mattarella was set to begin a state visit to China on Thursday. Noting that both China …

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs serving no one's interest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs serving no one's interest

China Daily  

People visit the pavilion of Chinese carmaker BYD at the 2024 Paris Motor Show during the media day in Paris, France, Oct 14, 2024. Despite strong opposition from several member states, the European Commission has finalized its decision to levy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which is a misguided trade protectionist measure hurting many but benefiting no one. The EU's …

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The European Commission, the EU’s …

EU Imposes 45.3% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparking Trade War with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU Imposes 45.3% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparking Trade War with China

Firstpost  

The European Union (EU) has imposed tariffs of up to 45.3 per cent on Chinese-built electric vehicles to counter alleged subsidies. The new rates will take effect the following day and will apply to Chinese brands' share of the EU market, which is estimated to be 8 per cent from below 1 per cent in 2019. The EU's stance towards …

The EU will impose duties on electric vehicle imports from China from Thursday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The EU will impose duties on electric vehicle imports from China from Thursday

The Independent  

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‘Made in China’ Vies for Europe’s Luxury Car Market
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Made in China’ Vies for Europe’s Luxury Car Market

Bloomberg  

Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. With the latest digital tricks, leather dashboards and champagne coolers — but sometimes at half the price — Chinese automakers are seriously threatening European manufacturers in the luxury-car segment. Just listen to Ford CEO Jim Farley rave about the Xiaomi SU7 …

On EU EV Tariffs, China Adopts a Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
2 months ago

On EU EV Tariffs, China Adopts a Divide-and-Conquer Strategy

The Diplomat  

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made a four-day official visit to China from September 8 to 11. It’s no coincidence that, after these engagements, Sanchez urged the European Union to “reconsider” the imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The day after Sanchez publicly called for the European Commission to rethink the tariffs, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning praised …

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
2 months, 1 week ago

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chinese manufacturers are attending in …

EU says it could continue China EV talks even after tariffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

EU says it could continue China EV talks even after tariffs

Hindustan Times  

By Philip Blenkinsop EU says it could continue China EV talks even after tariffs BRUSSELS, Sept 30 - The European Commission is willing to continue negotiating with China a potential deal to avert tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles even after such tariffs are imposed, a senior EU official said on Monday. The Commission, which is conducting an anti-subsidy investigation into …

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-10 20:35 BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday expressed willingness to engage in further consultations with the European Union concerning the anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles. The EV case is complex and has a wide impact, and there are certain challenges facing the quest for China and the EU to reach an agreement through …

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday expressed willingness to engage in further consultations with the European Union concerning the anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles. The EV case is complex and has a wide impact, and there are certain challenges facing the quest for China and the EU to reach an agreement through consultation, the spokesperson noted, adding …

EU action will hurt trade partnership
3 months, 3 weeks ago

EU action will hurt trade partnership

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Protectionist moves by the European Union, particularly those targeting Chinese electric vehicles, will affect mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU, market watchers and industry leaders said. "The EU's protectionist actions will damage China-EU economic and trade cooperation, disrupting ongoing consultations and negotiations between the two …

Automakers pushing back against European Union's plan for tariffs
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Automakers pushing back against European Union's plan for tariffs

China Daily  

The SAIC Anji cargo ship exports vehicles from Yantai Port in Shandong province on May 15. Chinese carmakers and the country's leading auto association have expressed opposition to the EU's latest draft plan on charging extra duties on China-made EVs but said they remain committed to exploring European markets. Geely Holding Group is primarily exporting Lynk & Co and Zeekr …

EU probe into China EV makers 'not transparent'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

EU probe into China EV makers 'not transparent'

China Daily  

Shi Yonghong, vice-president of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, told China Daily in an exclusive interview that under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the European Union will conduct in-depth investigations into local investments in industries that it suspects of receiving foreign subsidies. The battery electric vehicle companies will be very cautious …

Dairy imports from EU face probe
4 months ago

Dairy imports from EU face probe

China Daily  

China's decision to launch an anti-subsidy probe into certain dairy products imported from the European Union fully aligns with domestic laws and World Trade Organization rules, said a commerce official on Thursday. In a statement released by the Brussels-based China Chamber of Commerce to the EU earlier this week, the chamber said that the development of the European EV industry, …

EU tariffs trigger trade war concerns
4 months ago

EU tariffs trigger trade war concerns

China Daily  

Rental cars at an automobile rental depot of Europcar Mobility Group in Hamburg, Germany, in 2021. He argued that the EU's ambitious goal of net zero by 2050, along with an intermediate target of at least a 55 percent reduction by 2030, "implies deploying mass-market clean technology products like solar panels and electric vehicles in very large numbers". Two decades …

Dairy imports from EU face probe
4 months ago

Dairy imports from EU face probe

China Daily  

China's decision to launch an anti-subsidy probe into certain dairy products imported from the European Union fully aligns with domestic laws and World Trade Organization rules, said a commerce official on Thursday. In a statement released by the Brussels-based China Chamber of Commerce to the EU earlier this week, the chamber said that the development of the European EV industry, …

EU tariffs trigger trade war concerns
4 months ago

EU tariffs trigger trade war concerns

China Daily  

Rental cars at an automobile rental depot of Europcar Mobility Group in Hamburg, Germany, in 2021. He argued that the EU's ambitious goal of net zero by 2050, along with an intermediate target of at least a 55 percent reduction by 2030, "implies deploying mass-market clean technology products like solar panels and electric vehicles in very large numbers". Two decades …

China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs
4 months ago

China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs

China Daily  

The European Union's plan to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China is likely to weaken Chinese investors' confidence in Europe and hinder the growth of the global green industry, said market watchers and industry leaders on Wednesday. The EV tariffs decision was based on facts determined unilaterally by the EU, rather than mutually recognized facts, …

Commission's wrong, unreasonable and noncompliant move not good for EU: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

Commission's wrong, unreasonable and noncompliant move not good for EU: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

China-made new energy vehicles await shipment to Europe in Xiamen, Fujian province. JIANG KEHONG/XINHUA The Chinese Commerce Ministry has denounced the European Commission for engaging in "unfair competition" under the guise of "fair competition", saying that it will take all necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises after the commission announced additional tariffs on Chinese …

EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties
4 months ago

EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties

Al Jazeera  

EU changes its punitive duties on imports of Chinese-made EVs, including those made in joint ventures with EU firms. It set a new reduced extra rate of 9 percent for Tesla, lower than the 20.8 percent it had indicated in July, and said some Chinese companies in joint ventures with EU automakers may also receive lower planned punitive duties on …

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn

The Telegraph  

Chinese electric cars will be funnelled towards Britain as manufacturers seek to avoid punishing European Union tariffs, analysis predicts. However, the analysis said Chinese brands see Britain as a particularly attractive market for right-hand drive cars because of tough policies such as the zero emission vehicle mandate, which compels car makers to sell rising proportions of EVs. “The UK is …

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales

China Daily  

BYD's electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. The surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales across Europe in June was mainly driven by looming tariff threats, newly released data reveal. According to analytics company Dataforce, Chinese carmakers captured a record 11 percent of the European EV market in June. In early July, the EU announced …

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-01 09:30 BYD's electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. The surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales across Europe in June was mainly driven by looming tariff threats, newly released data reveal. According to analytics company Dataforce, Chinese carmakers captured a record 11 percent …

Broad picture ties should stop the EU from imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs
5 months ago

Broad picture ties should stop the EU from imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

Workers operate at a production line of the new energy vehicle AVATR at a workshop of Chang'an Auto in Jiangbei district, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 20, 2023. The huge divide among European Union member states over the provisional tariffs imposed by the bloc on imported Chinese electric vehicles highlights the great need for the EU to think twice before …

Hongqi to launch two EVs in Europe
5 months, 1 week ago

Hongqi to launch two EVs in Europe

China Daily  

A Hongqi Guoyao SUV is displayed during the Changchun International Auto Expo in Jilin province. Chinese automaker Hongqi will launch two electric vehicle models later this year in Europe, according to Reuters. Hongqi said late last week the EH7 and EHS7 models will hit the market in a number of European countries - including Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland …

Report faults tariffs on EVs from China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Report faults tariffs on EVs from China

China Daily  

Workers operate at a production line of the new energy vehicle AVATR at a workshop of Chang'an Auto in Jiangbei district, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 20, 2023. China is "the only large auto market that has reached the point of consumer-led takeoff for EV sales", according to Bloomberg's recent Electric Vehicle Outlook. But it said Europe, the US, India …

EU imposes tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

EU imposes tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles

Al Jazeera  

The European Union has imposed extra duties of up to 37.6 percent on imports of electric vehicles made in China, the bloc announced, despite Beijing’s warnings the move would unleash a trade war. The provisional duties of between 17.4 percent and 37.6 percent, without backdating, are designed to prevent what Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said is a …

China and EU to expedite consultations on tariffs on Chinese EVs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China and EU to expedite consultations on tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

Vehicles from Chinese brands wait to be exported from a port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. China and the European Union, based on facts and rules, will expedite consultations over the bloc's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles, to reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides as quickly as possible, the Ministry of Commerce said …

Tariffs expose multiple loopholes in EU rules
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tariffs expose multiple loopholes in EU rules

China Daily  

People visit the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April. BEIJING — The European Commission's investigation into Chinese electric vehicles has exposed multiple loopholes in rules, business organizations and experts said. Serious flaws "There were serious flaws in the investigation process," said the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, an industry group representing …

China, EU expedite talks on EV tariffs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China, EU expedite talks on EV tariffs

China Daily  

Chinese new energy vehicles on display during an auto expo in Brussels earlier this year. ZHAO DINGZHE/XINHUA China and the European Union are expediting consultations on the latter's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, and aim to reach a mutually acceptable solution by addressing the reasonable concerns of both sides, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. He said the …

EU, China head towards a ‘trade war’ over import tariff on electric vehicles
5 months, 4 weeks ago

EU, China head towards a ‘trade war’ over import tariff on electric vehicles

The Hindu  

The European Commission released this month its new tariff rates for battery-operated electric vehicles imported from China, which is being perceived as the start of a potential trade war between the European Union and China. The current EU tariffs on EVs have to be seen in that context,” said Mr. Campbell, noting that Brussels is naturally concerned about Chinese EV …

EU should take a step back so it can see that it is barking up wrong tree: China Daily editorial
5 months, 4 weeks ago

EU should take a step back so it can see that it is barking up wrong tree: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In yet another blow to the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, the 27-member bloc imposed sanctions on 19 Chinese companies on Monday, alleging that they have supplied components and equipment to Russia's military industry. A list published in the European Union's Official Journal includes several Chinese companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants, which are now …

China and the EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
6 months ago

China and the EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, officials from both sides say. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said preliminary results from an investigation into Chinese EV subsidies showed the country’s battery electric vehicle “value chain” benefits from “unfair …

EU & China to hold talks over tariffs on electric vehicles
6 months ago

EU & China to hold talks over tariffs on electric vehicles

Firstpost  

The European Union has announced tariffs of up to 38% of Chinese electric vehicles The European Union and China have agreed to hold talks about the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Over such unfair trade practices, the EU earlier this month announced that it’s slapping tariffs of up to 38 per cent on Chinese EVs. The announcement of the consultations …

Talks only way to prevent trade war
6 months ago

Talks only way to prevent trade war

China Daily  

Although Vice-Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck does not represent the European Commission, his three-day visit to China, which concluded on Sunday, has helped to ease tensions between China and the European Union over the issue to a certain degree. Habecks respective meetings with the Chinese commerce chief and head of the …

China ready for dialogue on EVs if EU willing to talk: commerce minister
6 months ago

China ready for dialogue on EVs if EU willing to talk: commerce minister

China Daily  

BEIJING, June 22 -- China stands ready for dialogue and consultations on electric vehicles if the European Union is willing to sit down at the negotiating table with sincerity, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Saturday. China hopes that Germany will play a positive role in the EU, prompting the European side to meet China halfway, he told Habeck, who is …

China agrees to electric car tariff talks as EU fights to avoid trade war
6 months ago

China agrees to electric car tariff talks as EU fights to avoid trade war

The Telegraph  

The EU has clinched last-ditch talks with Beijing over plans to impose higher tariffs on Chinese imports of electric cars amid fears of a looming tit-for-tat trade war. Trade ministers from China and the European Commission agreed to start negotiations to settle a dispute over EU plans to raise tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China to up to 48pc. …

China protests over EU move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
6 months ago

China protests over EU move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday accused the European Union of making unreasonable demands in its investigation into imports of Chinese electric vehicles before announcing it was raising tariffs by as much as 38%. Ministry spokesman He Yadong said the European side had demanded excessive amounts of information from Chinese automakers and then unfairly accused the Chinese companies of …

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