China is accelerating the expansion of its grid infrastructure for the energy transition. Grid operator State Grid is building an integrated system in Shaanxi and Anhui consisting of a pumped storage power plant and an ultra-high-voltage line.
By Christiane Kuehl
At the China Development Forum, government representatives invited the heads of major international companies. Meanwhile, Beijing had to report further declines in direct investment for the first two months of 2024.
By Redaktion Table
China responds to the concerns of international companies and simplifies its strict cross-border data transfer rules. Some fields are now exempt from strict security checks when transferring personal data.
By Redaktion Table
After 15 years in EU politics, Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer no longer stands in this year's European elections. In today's interview, he talks about his to-do list for the EU Commission and where he plans to be active in the future.
By Amelie Richter
Geely is working hard on its own satellite network. The aim is to stay ahead of the competition in areas such as autonomous driving, navigation and entertainment. But they are also looking up into space.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Chinese central bank has signaled its willingness to continue supporting the domestic economy. It considers further lowering the minimum reserve rate.
By Carolyn Braun
This week, the first financial dialogue between China and the EU was held in Beijing. Topics included cross-border data transfer, a financial monitoring framework and sustainable financial transactions.
By Amelie Richter
According to the Kremlin, some Chinese banks have given in to pressure from the US and EU and are no longer processing payments from Russia. The reason for this is that the United States is threatening financial institutions in third countries with secondary sanctions.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's edition is about women's rights and how the activists' fighting spirit is unbroken despite fierce headwinds.
By Experts Table.Briefings
