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The in November 2024 imposed anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports by the EU, with the highest tariff reaching 35.3% (plus there is a general import tariff of 10%), has not been well-received in Europe since its implementation. Right now, the EU has taken the initiative to propose an alternative to the Chinese government, that is to impose a minimum price on Chinese electric vehicles instead of anti-subsidy duties. In return, the EU wants leading Chinese electric car makers to invest more in Europe and provide technology transfer. The background of the possible EU-China reconciliation is the arbitrary tariff…

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Reading with Wolfgang Kubin in the Café Museum, Vienna

On Friday, August 9, 2024, Bacopa Verlag organised a special literary event at Café Museum in Vienna. The renowned sinologist and author, Prof. Wolfgang Kubin, read from his latest works and had a conversation with the participants of the event. About the author: Wolfgang Kubin, a globally recognized expert in Chinese literature and culture, has made a name for himself with his translations and own literary works. His autobiography “Des Heiligen Urschrei. Mein Leben im Abriss. Band 4 ” illuminates the Bonn years from 1985 to 2010 and offers a relentless insight into his life and work. He also introduced…