New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
MUNICH — In a move reflecting both the promise and the strain of the global electric-vehicle transition, German climate-tech startup tozero and China-based Huayou Cobalt in Tongxiang/Zhejiang, one of the world’s largest battery-materials producers, announced a partnership to expand lithium-ion … Continue reading New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR  –  As China’s middle class continues its rapid expansion, one Southeast Asian export has become an unexpected symbol of shifting regional power: the durian. Once celebrated primarily within Southeast Asia, the pungent fruit has become a luxury commodity … Continue reading China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
Thailand’s King Makes Historic Visit to China
BEIJING — On the afternoon of November 14,  King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived at the sprawling Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they were formally greeted by President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan. The … Continue reading Thailand’s King Makes Historic Visit to China
EU Ends Duty-Free Limit for Imports
BRUSSELS Â – On Thursday, the EU Council of Ministers decided that, starting in 2028, customs duties will be imposed on goods from third countries valued below 150 euros, thereby abolishing the currently valid duty-free threshold. The aim of this measure … Continue reading EU Ends Duty-Free Limit for Imports
China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips
Brussels — In a move seen as a significant step toward easing tensions in the ongoing semiconductor dispute between China and Europe, Beijing announced on Saturday that it would relax export restrictions for Nexperia chips bound for the European Union. … Continue reading China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips