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China tightens its anti-espionage law. There is great concern in the West: Is even more legal arbitrariness now possible in China? Because the law remains vague about what exactly constitutes state secrets. The law amendment envisages more counter-intelligence.
By Frank Sieren
China is pushing for the development of solar and wind energy. After a dip in expansion statistics in the last two years, wind power is now set to take off again. The expansion targets are ambitious; provinces provide subsidies and companies focus on scale. However, power grids and power markets need to improve to make renewable energy efficient.
By Christiane Kuehl
Protests against Volkswagen's involvement in Xinjiang are intensifying. During the annual general meeting, a pie is thrown towards the podium and an activist tears off her clothing from her upper body. The company responds with stubborn PR clichés. Whether this is enough to appease the critics is questionable.
By Marcel Grzanna