BMW CEO Says German Carmakers Must Work With China to Stay Competitive

BMW CEO Says German Carmakers Must Work With China to Stay Competitive

  • February 19, 2026

German carmakers cannot afford to distance themselves from China if they want to remain globally competitive, BMW chief executive Oliver Zipse said as he prepared to join Chancellor Friedrich Merz on an official visit to Beijing. His remarks highlight how central China remains

China Urges German Carmakers to Help Ease EU Tariff Dispute and Address Nexperia Controversy

China Urges German Carmakers to Help Ease EU Tariff Dispute and Address Nexperia Controversy

  • December 8, 2025

China has appealed to Germany’s most influential automotive leaders to help break the ongoing deadlock with Brussels over anti subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while also seeking support to resolve the diplomatic and regulatory challenges surrounding the Nexperia semiconductor issue. The requests