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Huizhao Huang
Reporter, Economy
Huizhao is SCMP's Berlin-based correspondent covering China-Europe trade and economic relations, with a focus on Germany and key industries including automobiles, new energy and chemicals. Before joining SCMP, she spent five years at Caixin Media covering Chinese public policy. She studied German philosophy and history at Tsinghua University and data science at the Hertie School in Berlin.
Huizhao is SCMP's Berlin-based correspondent covering China-Europe trade and economic relations, with a focus on Germany and key industries including automobiles, new energy and chemicals. Before joining SCMP, she spent five years at Caixin Media covering Chinese public policy. She studied German philosophy and history at Tsinghua University and data science at the Hertie School in Berlin.
Areas of Expertise:
German economy and politicsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Automotive industry shed more than 40,000 jobs – 5.8 per cent of its workforce – in first half of year, statistical office says.
In contrast to its Chinese peers, Nio is struggling in Europe’s largest car market, registering just three cars last month and 18 this year.
Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month.
With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage.
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Although many analysts deem the search long overdue, they warn that German leverage would be both hard to implement and short-lived.
Debt-level gains mask private-sector contraction, with government lone growth lever as households deleverage, firms shun borrowing: report.
As rise of Chinese e-commerce platforms adds to pressure, having Sundays off remains protected under Germany’s Basic Law.
Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently.
GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly three times more than European Commission has suggested.
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal.
Both nations call on Brussels to strengthen its defences as EU adds US$1.14 billion a day to its China trade shortfall, while losing jobs.
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries.
The Chinese electric car brand debuted its new SUV at a splashy ceremony in Munich, as it announced its intention to ‘put down roots in Europe’.
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks.
The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures.
Five European duck producers allege that Chinese counterparts exporting Pekin ducks benefit from state subsidies, cheap feed and other policy support.
PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’.
Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars.
Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge.
Jens Eskelund tells conference in Berlin that Beijing can raise costs of confrontation beyond what other side is willing to bear.
China issues blueprint to strengthen education’s role to respond to fierce global tech rivalry while adapting to falling birth rates.
Brussels’ unease over European reliance on Chinese tech sees the bloc impose bans and restrictions, as fears mount on how far it will go.
Citi analysts say five largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of European market.
Beijing’s draft amendment toughens rules and extends liability, after PwC’s Evergrande penalties underscore audit failures.
State Council plan also prioritises stabilisation of employment in labour-intensive industries.
Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe.
