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Voice for CHOICE #40: Unpacking the EU-China EVs Standoff with Gregor Sebastian
In October 2023, The European Commission launched an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of Chinese battery electric vehicles. Furthermore, the commission has instructed customs authorities to start registering the import of electric vehicles from…
Beijing Seeks a Gateway to Europe via Budapest
Beijing’s main interest in strengthening relations with Budapest is not about Hungary itself but about Europe as a whole. A friendly EU member means opportunities to shape EU-China economic and political relations more in the CCP’s favor. The long list of strategic sectors in which the two sides signed cooperation agreements during Xi’s Budapest visit should be a concern for other EU and NATO states.
Voice for CHOICE #37: Unpacking Hungary’s Relationship with China with Szabolcs Panyi
In the past few years, Hungary has seen a surge in new investments from Chinese companies in the EV industry. Chinese battery and EV makers have been attracted by the favorable political climate and…
China Goes Green in Central Asia
Beijing targets Central Asia with green energy investments and eyes the boosted role of the region as a trans-Eurasian connectivity corridor amid Red Sea tensions.
Security Recall: The Risk of Chinese Electric Vehicles in Europe
The security challenge posed by Chinese electric vehicles is in many ways greater – and trickier to solve – than that of 5G networks. With such cars entering the European market at growing speed, policymakers need to move swiftly.
From Zero to Hero? Chinese Investment in Electric Vehicle Supply Chains in the Visegrád Four
Over the past decade, China has emerged as a prominent player in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. Its early recognition of the significance of electromobility for the future and government support for the sector, coupled with considerable control over the mining and processing of raw materials used in battery production, has positioned China as a key actor in the EV market.
Export Controls: China’s Long Game to Defend Its Tech Chokepoints
Beijing has recently shown readiness to weaponize supply chains where it has an advantage, to deter rivals like the US and Europe from cutting off access to key technologies amid intense geostrategic competition.
China’s Missing Offer to Europe ahead of the EU-China Summit
China is not likely to give the EU any meaningful deliverables at a summit meeting in Beijing, and even less likely to address the structural challenges that it presents to Europe. With this limited offer, China cannot expect that the summit will be more than a dialogue for the sake of dialogue.
Recycling: A Pothole in the Great Sino-European Electric Vehicle Race
Electric vehicles are becoming a hot-button issue in EU-China ties. Next to component manufacturing and supply chain stability, there is a third critical component of the electric vehicles competition: recycling.
Has Russia’s War Against Ukraine Damaged Poland’s Relations with China? Not as Much as You Think
Despite more hawkish rhetoric from Warsaw, practical cooperation between Poland and China has remained surprisingly unaffected by the outbreak of the war.
EU Moves to Address the Chinese EV Subsidies, But More Needs to Be Done
Chinese electric vehicles present a mounting challenge to the European automotive industry. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will initiate an anti-subsidy investigation, but imposing tariffs could lead to a trade war and will not work without also addressing the competitiveness of European producers.