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
Sinologist and President of Zeppelin University Klaus Muehlhahn is concerned about the current lack of direct contact with China. He believes that the country will remain central to the West.
By Felix Lee
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
Aluminium is produced using the highly emission-intensive fused-salt electrolysis process. Now, this sector is about to be included in China's emissions trading scheme.
By Christiane Kuehl
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
According to a Bloomberg report, China and Russia have reached an agreement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen on shipping in the Red Sea. This means that ships from both countries no longer have to fear attacks.
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
