China's plan to get around Western tariffs: Fill the world with factories

October 5, 2024-In response to the trade war, the Asian giant is investing billions of dollars abroad in plants, especially in industries linked to the energy transition
China has entered a new phase of global expansionism. Its technology companies - linked to the green transition - have begun to sow seeds in countless territories.

Every so often, an agreement is announced to lay the groundwork for a production plant that will churn out electric vehicless, batteries, electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen, or solar panels. This is happening across the world, including in Spain, Brazil, Germany, Vietnam, Mexico, Turkey and Hungary.

The new trend speaks to the international vocation of Beijing, which seeks to lead a sector in which it sees itself as being one step ahead of its competitors, due to its technological capacity and productive power. It wants to reach all corners of the planet, so as to be close to key markets.

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China economic database update

November 17, 2025-The monthly update of the China Economic Database highlights a consistent trend of decreasing fixed asset investment in China, including in the real estate sector which shows no signs of bottoming out. This update incorporates data published today by China's National Bureau of Statistic.

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Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index

November 11, 2025-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF,which uses the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to US-listed biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies,reflecting the momentum of groundbreaking healthcare innovation.

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