Protests. Im chris colfer welcome to the program the european auto market grew by 1. 2 percent last year spurred by a december jump of that boosted the total number of cars sold to 15300000. 00 vehicles thats according to the Industry Association a c 8. Topped you auto sales followed by a french carmaker p. S. A. However out of the say the spike was artificial stricter Carbon Dioxide emission rules for 2020 pushed carmakers to get in all their religious traditions within 2019 particularly for vehicles emitting a lot of Carbon Dioxide. And as the Auto Industry is going through radical changes suppliers are trying to adapt to them. Automotive supplier bosch has one of its biggest facilities in bamberg in southern germany 7000 employees assemble traditional Combustion Engine parts making things like nozzles for diesel fuel injection. But the future is said to look more like this fuel cells as standalone Energy Supply systems for home use are smaller units to power cars and trucks shifting to new technology is meant to make the facility future proof of. This by building prototype parts of the new systems we dont have a choice we have to tackle these issues. We need to be open to new technology. Capable of getting behind us and. Taking. Electric mobility and autonomy driving represent great challenges for the suppliers of the future factory shutdowns and job cuts loom over operations and bamberg and around the region the inside among the workers is palpable but bushs fuel cells could be its way to stay at the cutting edge and its workforce has high hopes the 7000. 00 employees and bamberg have had to work less and give up some of their pay but their contracts are secure until 2026 they say they need financing from the state and a push from bamberg Business Community to be able to transform the region into a model for automotive supply. Lets talk some more about this with all the boards our financial correspondent in frankfurt only fuel Cell Technology and cars the big one bamberg as we just heard in the report are hoping to catch for it to catch on but there are major obstacles to overcome. Yes 1st of all the price of the technology its Fascinating Technology is a concept very entice thing to produce mission free driving in this way and to be able to store energy on top and maybe if infrastructure gets over the way then you have an easier way of replenishing power for the cars than with Battery Powered cars but the fact is the prices are just pricing this technology out of the market Volkswagen Group is not even considering that b. M. W. I think among the german manufacturers is the most enthusiastic the r. And d. Chief insisting though that its. A fuel cell car would be many times more expensive than current in cars and that he would be seeing more for light trucks and trucks now despite these changes and new forms of mobility that are hitting the market appetite for cars in the European Union was still there sales grew as we heard our investors expecting that to continue 2020. I think so i mean the projections for the World Economy are looking upwards the German Economy which was really really slow and 29000. 00 we just heard the figure yesterday is projected to rise a little bit more one percent next year consumers here and in many parts in europe are feeling better than they did before but theres a huge challenge with the discussion on cars in full swing and for the automakers they have to make a very difficult transition to eat cars putting every effort to selling the ones that they have now and vesting in the future all at the same time when the bottom friedberg thank you. The ink on these signatures has dried lets see if that helps well trade analysts believe that the u. S. China trade agreement will ease tensions and will boost both u. S. Farmers and chinese manufacturers but there is still a long way to go to resolve these thorny issues between the worlds 2 biggest economies as u. S. President donald trump and chinas trades are signed phase one of a trade deal the rouse of recent months where thing of the past. Together we are righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of Economic Justice and security for American Workers farmers and families. The. Phase one trade deal is good for both countries and the entire world it shows that we have the ability to act on a basis of equality and respect to handle and resolve relevant issues utils around. Chinese manufacturers especially exporters could breathe a sigh of relief they have struggled the most during the u. S. China trade conflict as orders from abroad dried up we actually expect the trade sector especially export to recover slightly in 2020 way the paws of the trade deal it gives more room for domestic export sector to adjust crucially the deal doesnt address tricky issues Like Technology transfer intellectual Property Protection and subsidies for chinas state owned enterprises. There are no concrete measures built into the agreement that actually would enforce any of those the agreement doesnt talk about any measures to stop chinese subsidies towards its industry. Phase one of the trade deal made for a great photo opportunity but analysts say bring on phase 2 for real progress. European companies are urging the e. U. To act now to level. The Playing Field in chinas belt and Road Initiative a survey by the e. U. Chamber of commerce in china found european firms are facing a 4 variety of barriers to participation in both world including a lack of transparency in the tendering process the Initiative Aims to establish a Massive Global Network of ports railways roads and industrial parts spanning asia africa the middle east and europe. Earlier i asked you what give the president of the you trained birth commerce in china to describe some of the problems European Companies are facing its wrong as a signal to the ones that i was here china is a one stop shop i mean they have the iron ore they have the steel they have the train staff the ships and then this challenge with chinese finances to whatever country is willing to basically have these projects and its very telling that in niger percent of all the added value introduced dont budge on the stays in china so we have a similar situation not only in kenya and in most adult yet other countries where we have this like of access to projects we have their problems years in china not all of a sudden we come across this in other worlds to china you know really. Exporting its procurement model you have the president of the e. U. Chamber of commerce in china speaking there now hong kongs protest movement hasnt only divided people along political lines its also having an effect on consumption a new app maps businesses that do and dont support the demonstrators allowing customers to literally put their money where their mouth is. This pastry and dessert shop is well known for its refined dishes the Michelin Guide listed as one of the best in hong kong but for him one 1st time customer this is not the reason why he came here for a scoop of ice cream in the afternoon economies recency it is not. Like. Any business with a. Role something that. The post hits with messages of solidarity show this shop is yellow the color of the prodemocracy movement kim has found the place by an app that lists businesses which support the protests. Coco chan and chess co have found it their business after dropping out of jobs in the Financial Sector they have been supporting the prodemocracy Movement Since its beginning oh my god i was going to have customers came in one day and when they finished they gave us a yellow sticker and said you can put this up its only then i realized they were from a tariff a geisha the yellow shops alliance guy won the war and game. Coco and shasta have found at their pastry shop in 2015 when the protest movement started they suffered losses as most Small Businesses but since then have been labeled yellow the turnover is even higher than before the protests started. When protesters go to ace and other places they need to be careful about people of the herring their conversations but they dont have to worry about that head on thats why weve had more customers recently sometimes they even queue up outside our shop and take us israelis just around the corner. But those who do not support the protests trouble really warms traditional hong kong snacks has been labeled blue the color of the progovernment camp since she posted a photo in support of the police force on facebook her business is down more than 50 percent. Only moment im easing my savings and i thought money from friends. This shop is my baby i cant just close it but right now i dont have any income im just how young protesters are boycotting a business and they have repeatedly reported church with your thirtys for a leech violations lately has been to each area after a husband passed away several years ago to support herself and the 2 kids now she has to take small extra jobs in the evening to make ends meet. Today why i will help the poor if you ask whether i have any regrets i dont i i think people should stand for that beliefs like that saying ok so. Its either blue or yellow in todays hong kong the social divide runs through the whole city. And finally japanese instrument maker yama music is telling people not to hide or cram themselves into is instrument cases as part of a social media trend called the carlos gone challenge many people in japan are reenacting part of former c. E. O. Carlos golds a skate from the country he reportedly hid in a case on his now infamous flight out of tokyo yamaha says the attempts to mimic his escape could lead to quote unfortunate accidents. So again even if you planned it dont cram yourself into an instrument case instead why dont you visit our website d w dot com for more news and background and critical variable and thanks for watching and have yourself a success. What secrets lie behind. Discover new adventures in the 360 degree. To explore World Heritage sites. W World Heritage 316 get the maps now. Go to the girl next new to china. The final story. With exclusive. The must see concerning heartless culture keep your a. Place to be curious minds. Do it yourself networkers. 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