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'China is no longer a reliable partner'

Chinese newspaper Global Times has already called Charlie Weimers and other MPs "radical troublemakers." The reason: They had called for closer relations with Taiwan. But Brussels could be much more active in this regard, the MEP says. In an interview with Amelie Richter, Weimers talks about possible new sanctions and his meeting with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

By Amelie Richter

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EU defense strategy paper: the end of "soft power"

The compass is now supposed to show the way: The EU is currently debating its guiding strategy on defense and security – the so-called strategic compass. In the future, there is to be more commitment in the area of cyber defense. Brussels also wants to expand its involvement in the Indo-Pacific. That will anger Beijing.

By Amelie Richter

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Beijing's new trading venue – Beijing Stock Exchange

The Beijing Stock Exchange began operations on Monday. As the third pillar of the capital market alongside the stock exchanges in Shanghai and Shenzhen, it is intended to facilitate access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular, while assisting innovations of China's hidden champions.

By Redaktion Table

SUZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 02: Aerial view of SAIC Volkswagen ID.4 electric sport-utility vehicles sitting parked at a port along the Yangtze River on February 2, 2021 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111315823842
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Volkswagen's race to catch up with the ID.4

The initial launch of the VW ID.4 on the Chinese market was a flop. But a consistent expansion and restructuring of the sales network has brought the series back on track. And that was necessary – because Volkswagen's electric ambitions are big.

By Redaktion Table