Europe-China : between competition and cooperation

China went from learner to leader in phone, retail, and appliances, and the same shift is now hitting automotive at speed.

DWDG’s experts, working with IMT-Iddri, wrote this report to give decision makers a clear picture of the new Europe-China balance: Chinese OEMs jumped from 36% to 65% of domestic car sales in just four years, Chinese suppliers now dominate batteries, chips, and glass, and Europe has become their preferred export and production base for better margins.

The report lays out concrete policy options, including a “Made in Europe” label, a coordinated FDI and joint-venture framework, and temporary tariff rebalancing, to help the EU protect its industry while it rebuilds competitiveness.