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New: Category “Economy” – because framework conditions count

Global economy / World economy / Regional economy / Internal market

After many years in which our focus was clearly on mechanical engineering, industry, renewable energies, logistics, and intralogistics, we have expanded our range of topics to include a crucial area: business.

This new category isn't emerging by chance. Rather, it's our response to current political and economic developments around the world, which are increasingly influencing markets, technologies, and value chains. National and international framework conditions, geopolitical tensions, and economic policy decisions – all of this is increasingly having a direct impact on the industries we've always reported on.

With the introduction of the “Economy” section, we are creating space for the analyses, background information, and context necessary to understand technical innovations and industrial developments in a broader context.

▶️ “The German Angst” – Is the German innovation culture backward – or is “caution” itself a form of future viability?
Today: A widespread AWS outage demonstrates how vulnerable digital infrastructure is. | | Companies and users immediately feel the economic and social impact. | The cloud trap: Dependence on a few providers creates central attack surfaces. | | Geopolitical tensions can deliberately use cloud services as a weapon. | Our article analyzes the causes, consequences, and responsibilities behind the outage. | We explain how resilience, multi-cloud, and backups mitigate risks. | Practical tips help IT decision-makers identify critical dependencies. | | Politics and regulation face the challenge of securing digital sovereignty. | Case studies show how outages trigger chain reactions in the economy. [...]

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▶️ Today Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage and the cloud trap: When digital infrastructure becomes a geopolitical weapon
Today: A widespread AWS outage demonstrates how vulnerable digital infrastructure is. | | Companies and users immediately feel the economic and social impact. | The cloud trap: Dependence on a few providers creates central attack surfaces. | | Geopolitical tensions can deliberately use cloud services as a weapon. | Our article analyzes the causes, consequences, and responsibilities behind the outage. | We explain how resilience, multi-cloud, and backups mitigate risks. | Practical tips help IT decision-makers identify critical dependencies. | | Politics and regulation face the challenge of securing digital sovereignty. | Case studies show how outages trigger chain reactions in the economy. [...]

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▶️ China and the Neijuan of systematic overinvestment: State capitalism as a growth accelerator and structural trap
Beijing protects its monetary sovereignty and clearly opposes stablecoin projects by global tech giants. | China's regulators are relying on control over foreign digital currencies to preserve monetary policy autonomy. | The promotion of the digital yuan is at the heart of the strategy to strengthen state oversight and financial stability. | | Strict rules aim to contain risks such as capital flight, market manipulation, and data protection gaps. | The measure has geopolitical dimensions and reduces the influence of Western tech companies in payments. | Tech companies face technological hurdles and legal barriers that complicate their stablecoin plans. | Consumer and market interests are being weighed against national security and oversight needs. | In the short term, this mistrust can slow innovation; in the long term, it strengthens Beijing's control over money flows. | International cooperation is becoming more important, but China prefers clear rules and national solutions. [...]

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▶️ The Africa Solar Belt Initiative: China's geopolitical chess game between energy dominance and raw material security
Beijing protects its monetary sovereignty and clearly opposes stablecoin projects by global tech giants. | China's regulators are relying on control over foreign digital currencies to preserve monetary policy autonomy. | The promotion of the digital yuan is at the heart of the strategy to strengthen state oversight and financial stability. | | Strict rules aim to contain risks such as capital flight, market manipulation, and data protection gaps. | The measure has geopolitical dimensions and reduces the influence of Western tech companies in payments. | Tech companies face technological hurdles and legal barriers that complicate their stablecoin plans. | Consumer and market interests are being weighed against national security and oversight needs. | In the short term, this mistrust can slow innovation; in the long term, it strengthens Beijing's control over money flows. | International cooperation is becoming more important, but China prefers clear rules and national solutions. [...]

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▶️ Beijing's monetary sovereignty: Why China is putting a stop to the tech giants' stablecoin ambitions
Beijing protects its monetary sovereignty and clearly opposes stablecoin projects by global tech giants. | China's regulators are relying on control over foreign digital currencies to preserve monetary policy autonomy. | The promotion of the digital yuan is at the heart of the strategy to strengthen state oversight and financial stability. | | Strict rules aim to contain risks such as capital flight, market manipulation, and data protection gaps. | The measure has geopolitical dimensions and reduces the influence of Western tech companies in payments. | Tech companies face technological hurdles and legal barriers that complicate their stablecoin plans. | Consumer and market interests are being weighed against national security and oversight needs. | In the short term, this mistrust can slow innovation; in the long term, it strengthens Beijing's control over money flows. | International cooperation is becoming more important, but China prefers clear rules and national solutions. [...]

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▶️ China's electric car industry is heading for a historic consolidation – and is even forcing market leader BYD to flee
China's electric car industry is heading toward a historic consolidation that is radically transforming competitors. | Smaller manufacturers are disappearing as production capacities are consolidated. | Pressure on margins is increasing, and price wars and overcapacity are shaping the market. | Even market leader BYD is forced to strategically reorient itself and exit markets. | Mergers, acquisitions, and alliances are becoming a survival strategy for many companies. | | Government intervention and subsidy policies are accelerating restructuring. | Consolidation has consequences for global supply chains and international competitors. | Innovations are focusing on efficiency, software, and battery technology as differentiators. | For investors and suppliers, this wave represents opportunities, but also increased risks. [...]

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▶️ China | Beijing's dilemma between export boom and domestic market stagnation: Structural export dependence as a growth trap
Germany is betting on its rise to become a new space power with a €35 billion bet. | The goal is to quickly catch up with the USA and China in space. | | Billions are being invested in satellites, launch vehicles, and space infrastructure. | Research and innovation are intended to strengthen German high-tech companies. | The plan promotes industry, suppliers, and new jobs. | Strategic independence and security interests are driving the program. | Collaborations with international partners complement the national expansion. | Long-term prospects for economic growth and technological leadership are on the horizon. | | The bet presents opportunities, but also political and financial risks. | A decisive step that opens up new perspectives for Germany in the global race. [...]

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▶️ Mass company closures: Germany doesn't have too few people, but the wrong jobs
Germany is experiencing mass company closures due to structural misalignments in the labor market. | | It's not primarily a lack of people, but rather a lack of suitable and sustainable jobs. | Many companies offer outdated activities that are not up to the challenge of digital transformation. | Skills shortages and qualification gaps are exacerbating the situation regionally and across sectors. | Investments in continuing education and retraining are crucial to saving jobs. | Innovation and new business models could replace old jobs and create new ones. | | Economic policy must promote job structures rather than simply mobilizing workers. | Cooperation between education, business, and politics is necessary for sustainable solutions. | Only through targeted modernization can employment and competitiveness be secured. [...]

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▶️ It affects anime, manga and video games – The Japanese government warns the company behind ChatGPT and Sora 2
The Japanese government has issued a warning to the company behind ChatGPT and Sora 2. | The warning concerns potential copyright and content issues related to anime, manga, and video games. | This affects AI-powered models that use material from Japanese pop culture. | The authorities are calling for more transparency and protection for rights holders. | | The issue concerns legal issues, liability, and compliance in an international context. | | ‍ | | Observers see the measure as a signal for stricter regulation of AI-related content. | The company must apparently provide improvements and clear guidelines. | The debate concerns global platforms and the future of AI-generated media. | Readers can find background information and ongoing updates on the matter at xpert.digital. | | We will keep you up to date on developments, industry reactions, and consequences for content creators. [...]

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▶️ 35-billion bet: How Germany now wants to catch up with the USA and China in space – Germany's leap to becoming a new space power
Germany is betting on its rise to become a new space power with a €35 billion bet. | The goal is to quickly catch up with the USA and China in space. | | Billions are being invested in satellites, launch vehicles, and space infrastructure. | Research and innovation are intended to strengthen German high-tech companies. | The plan promotes industry, suppliers, and new jobs. | Strategic independence and security interests are driving the program. | Collaborations with international partners complement the national expansion. | Long-term prospects for economic growth and technological leadership are on the horizon. | | The bet presents opportunities, but also political and financial risks. | A decisive step that opens up new perspectives for Germany in the global race. [...]

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▶️ “Digital by Default” in the EU aims to help reduce bureaucracy – The digital administration revolution
| "Digital by Default" in the EU is accelerating the reduction of bureaucracy in public administration. | Digital services are replacing analog processes and making administrative procedures more efficient. | Standardized online procedures save time for citizens and businesses. | | Legal requirements promote transparent and accessible administrative services. | Automation increases processing speed and reduces errors. | Less paperwork means lower costs and better traceability. | Interoperability connects authorities and enables seamless data exchange. | Data protection and security remain key prerequisites for acceptance. | The digital administration revolution is strengthening innovation and the expansion of digital services. [...]

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▶️ Germany's labor market in upheaval: The biggest transformation since industrialization
Germany's labor market is facing the greatest transformation since industrialization. | Digitalization and artificial intelligence are driving profound changes in jobs and processes. | ‍ | Retraining and lifelong learning are becoming key qualifications. | Structural change is impacting traditional industries and creating new job profiles. | Opportunities for productivity and innovation are growing, while social challenges are emerging. | Companies must develop strategies for securing skilled workers and digital skills. | Workers need concrete prospects for a secure transition and continuing education. | Regional differences require tailored policy measures and investments. [...]

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▶️ A commodity trader's warning: How control over rare earths is bringing Europe's industry to its knees
| A raw materials trader warns of growing control over rare earths. | The concentration of supply chains threatens Europe's industry and innovative capacity. | Dependence on a few producers endangers manufacturers of electric cars and electronics. | Production stoppages and price explosions could paralyze entire industries. | Geopolitical power games are exacerbating shortages and European vulnerability. | | Recycling and substitution research are becoming more urgent as possible solutions. | The EU faces political decisions on strategies and stockpiling. | Companies must invest in resilience, diversification, and research. | Time is running out to sustainably reduce dependencies. | This article describes risks, opportunities, and concrete steps for Europe's future. [...]

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▶️ The traffic revolution at Xpert.Digital: How a B2B niche survived the market collapse
Xpert.Digital shows how a targeted B2B niche triggered a traffic revolution. | Data-driven strategies sustained website traffic growth despite a market crisis. | Practical tactics helped to precisely serve customer needs and prevent churn. | | Agile testing and continuous optimization became a survival factor in turbulent times. | Partnerships with industry players strengthened reach and trust. | Innovative lead qualification efficiently converted traffic into qualified inquiries. | The analysis of data and user behavior provided scalable growth levers. | Xpert.Digital presents concrete lessons for B2B companies in crises. [...]

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▶️ The gap between promise and reality: What Salesforce's struggle reveals about the AI transformation in the tech industry
The analysis illuminates the gap between AI promises and practical implementation at Salesforce. | | It shows how corporate policy and technical reality often diverge. | The struggle for AI integration reveals strategic errors and opportunities in product design. | Leadership and culture determine whether AI projects fail or scale. | Trust, data protection, and ethical issues shape customer and market reactions. | The impact on employees, retraining, and new roles is central. | The story provides lessons for other tech companies transitioning to AI-driven offerings. | Practical examples explain where implementation and expectations collide. | The article contains concrete recommendations for risk mitigation for decision-makers. | Xpert.Digital thus offers in-depth insights into the future and challenges of AI transformation. [...]

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▶️ No numbers, no clue? America's economy flying blind: Why missing data could now trigger a global crisis
America's economy stumbles without reliable figures. | Missing data complicates political decisions. | | ‍ | | Analysts warn against blind forecasts and mismanagement. | The data gap can destabilize global markets. | | Lack of transparency increases the risk of global crises. | Companies make investment decisions in the dark. | Uncertain statistics distort economic analyses. | Governments are looking for new data sources and strategies. | Solutions need better collection, sharing, and reliability. | Act now to prevent an impending global economic crisis. [...]

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▶️ Operation “Happy Agency Life”: When agencies reinvent themselves every few years and forget who they actually wanted to be
Agencies are constantly reinventing themselves—but often they lose their true identity in the process. | This article explains why regular realignments can turn vision into confusion. | We show how to align mission statement and target audience. | Practical examples reveal where strategy shifts go wrong. | | Concrete tools and methods help stabilize the brand authentically. | | Employee management and communication are key to living values instead of losing them. | This is how agencies transform fleeting trends into sustainable growth. | | The balance between innovation and identity is examined as a success factor. [...]

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▶️ The Invisible Shackles: When standstill becomes a strategy – operational blindness, comfort and fear as causes
Stagnation as a hidden strategy costs growth and competitiveness. | Operational blindness prevents realistic assessments and necessary changes. | Laziness keeps teams trapped in old routines. | Fear of mistakes and responsibility blocks the willingness to innovate. | Leadership that shies away from change cements destructive patterns. | Insufficient self-reflection makes problems invisible and exacerbates risks. | | Small decisions accumulate into strategic errors. | | Active interventions, transparency, and feedback loosen the shackles. | The courage to adapt creates space for growth and new opportunities. | This article identifies causes and provides practical solutions. [...]

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▶️ EU strategies to reduce China dependence versus US approaches: Between resilience and protectionism
Global CEO report shows: Executives worldwide — not just Germany's top managers — are concerned about the future. | Three macro trends dominate their perceptions and shape strategic decisions. | Digitalization and technological disruption are a key issue for long-term competitiveness. | | Geopolitical uncertainties and trade conflicts are increasing risk aversion and planning pressure. | | Climate risks and sustainability requirements are changing investment and business models. | Companies are seeking resilient strategies to master volatility and uncertainty. | Executives are demanding clear direction, agility, and long-term visions from their boards. | The report provides data-driven insights that show decision-makers concrete areas for action. | xpert.digital analyzes the results and shows how companies can capitalize on trends early on. | Read the full report to identify opportunities and future-proof your strategy. [...]

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▶️ US strategies to reduce dependence on China: Friendshoring – Reshoring – Nearshoring
| Friendshoring strengthens US partnerships with political allies to make supply chains more resilient. | Reshoring brings critical production back to the US and reduces dependencies. | Nearshoring relocates manufacturing closer to the US market for faster response times. | Combinations of friendshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring create strategic diversification. | The goal is to mitigate geopolitical risks and increase security of supply. | Economic stability and the promotion of innovation are the focus of these strategies. | | Political measures, subsidies, and trade agreements drive implementation. | Companies must rebalance costs, quality, and geopolitical factors. | Long-term planning requires coordination between government and the private sector. | These strategies are shaping a new era of global supply chains with a security-oriented focus. [...]

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⭐️ New: Economy

▶️ China and the Neijuan of systematic overinvestment: State capitalism as a growth accelerator and structural trap

▶️ The Africa Solar Belt Initiative: China's geopolitical chess game between energy dominance and raw material security

▶️ Beijing's monetary sovereignty: Why China is putting a stop to the tech giants' stablecoin ambitions

▶️ China's electric car industry is heading for a historic consolidation – and is even forcing market leader BYD to flee

▶️ China | Beijing's dilemma between export boom and domestic market stagnation: Structural export dependence as a growth trap

▶️ Mass company closures: Germany doesn't have too few people, but the wrong jobs

▶️ It affects anime, manga and video games – The Japanese government warns the company behind ChatGPT and Sora 2

▶️ 35-billion bet: How Germany now wants to catch up with the USA and China in space – Germany's leap to becoming a new space power

▶️ “Digital by Default” in the EU aims to help reduce bureaucracy – The digital administration revolution

▶️ Germany's labor market in upheaval: The biggest transformation since industrialization

▶️ A commodity trader's warning: How control over rare earths is bringing Europe's industry to its knees

▶️ The traffic revolution at Xpert.Digital: How a B2B niche survived the market collapse

▶️ No numbers, no clue? America's economy flying blind: Why missing data could now trigger a global crisis

▶️ Operation “Happy Agency Life”: When agencies reinvent themselves every few years and forget who they actually wanted to be

▶️ The Invisible Shackles: When standstill becomes a strategy – operational blindness, comfort and fear as causes

▶️ EU strategies to reduce China dependence versus US approaches: Between resilience and protectionism

▶️ US strategies to reduce dependence on China: Friendshoring – Reshoring – Nearshoring

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