The USA will soon impose tariffs on double-sided solar modules from China, which have been exempt so far. In this way, Biden wants to protect domestic manufacturers even better. However, this leaves him with a dilemma between the energy transition and market protection.
By Christiane Kuehl
Taiwan and Germany have founded a dialogue platform for civil society exchange. The dialogue will not primarily focus on relations with China – but on the perception of Taiwan.
By Felix Lee
So far, the federal government has not been able to decide on purchasing the network operator Tennet. On Thursday, the company announced that it would seek other sources of financing. In the interview, COO Tim Meyerjürgens explains what he considers crucial for access to the capital market and why too many offshore wind farms are being planned in the North Sea.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commissioner for Industry fears collateral damage in Europe as a result of the recently increased US tariffs on goods from China, particularly semiconductors. In an interview with Corinna Visser and Till Hoppe, he warns that if the USA and China no longer abide by WTO rules, the Europeans will also have to react.
By Till Hoppe
As a result of an excessive construction boom, there are ten million unfinished apartments across China. To mitigate the crisis, the government is now reportedly considering purchasing unsold properties.
By Felix Lee
In protest against Chinese territorial claims, a fleet of around 100 boats carrying Filipino activists and fishermen has set off into the South China Sea.
By Felix Lee
A few days before the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, China has sent more than 40 fighter jets towards the democratically governed island republic.
By Felix Lee
Following the US announcement to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, German politicians and business representatives are warning the EU against imitating such measures. They argue that this would harm all sides involved.
By Felix Lee
