Dessert
Beijing has been reforesting woodlands across the country for years - with varying degrees of success. While China has achieved success in the Gobi Desert, other tree planting campaigns have not had the desired effects. The success of reforestation in the fight against climate change also depends on the type of trees planted.
By Ning Wang
Geely wants to develop the software required for smart cars with its subsidiary EcarX - and have the corresponding chips manufactured to match. Parts of the technology come from a hidden champion in Germany. EcarX will go into mass production this year with China's first 7-nanometer chip designed for use in cars.
By Frank Sieren
The EU-China summit is being held for the first time since June 2020. Plenty of points of contention have piled up which need discussing. Brussels also wants to ask Beijing for help against Russia at the online summit. The prospects of a breakthrough are admittedly slim. However, the fact that the summit is taking place is already considered a success.
By Amelie Richter