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Visiting Chinese trade official warns EU on greentech probe – ET Auto

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He cited the EU’s investigations into Chinese electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines as examples. Wang Wentao is traveling through Europe for discussions about the European Commission’s investigation into whether China’s electric vehicle industry has benefited from unfair subsidies.

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US, EU eye Chinese legacy chips in renewed semiconductor accord – ET Auto

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“And we know there’s a massive subsidisation of that industry on behalf of the Chinese government which could lead to huge market distortion. And so that’s why we’re focused on it,” she said.

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Industrial material prices fall sharply on concerns about Chinese slowdown – ET Auto

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Prices for industrial materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals are plummeting, with steel marking a five-year low as concerns grow about a slowing Chinese economy and a resulting supply glut, reported Nikkei Asia. The increase in inexpensive Chinese steel could hurt steelmakers in other countries. per cent on the year.

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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

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Nippon Steel’s announcement is the latest example of the challenges faced by the steel industry in developed economies, notes Roskill: overcapacity and environmental regulations. The Japanese steel industry has a total capacity of 130 Mtpy. —Nikkei report.

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Satellite data show resurgence in NO2 emissions over China

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As a result, by late January, factories were closed and streets were cleared as Chinese authorities had ceased daily activities to stop the spread of the illness. As nitrogen dioxide is primarily produced by traffic and factories, it is a first-level indicator of industrial activity worldwide.

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Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uyghur forced labor, rights group says – ET Auto

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Volkswagen operates a plant in Xinjiang as part of a joint venture with Chinese state-owned carmaker SAIC Motor. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately answer questions about the report sent by fax by The Associated Press. The companies listed in the new report also include Chinese electrical vehicle giant BYD.

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Renault talks to China’s Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration – ET Auto

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“Our CEO Luca de Meo engaged in pivotal conversations with industry leaders, including our partners Geely and Dongfeng, key suppliers but also the new players like the founders of Li Auto and Xiaomi Technology,” Renault’s procurement and partnerships chief Francois Provost said in a post on LinkedIn.

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