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Star US economist Stephen Roach has long defended the future viability of China's tech sector. But the recent crackdown on innovation leaders by the government has him doubting.
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More and more leading automotive suppliers are coming from China. Now, for the first time, a Chinese company ranks among the top 10 global companies in terms of sales: Weichai Power. The supplier realized its rapid growth by acquiring German, European and also US companies. The advantage of Chinese suppliers is that their domestic market is the largest growth market in the world and is far from saturated. But they are also making strong gains in exports.
By Frank Sieren
In both China and the EU, emissions trading (ETS) is an important component of climate policy. After several years of "labor pains", trading of CO2 allowances is now established within the European Union. Now, the People's Republic has followed suit and also launched its trading scheme. But it differs significantly from the European ETS. Is there a chance to merge both systems in the future?
By Redaktion Table
China condemns the politicization of the Olympic Games. But at the same time, state media rail against the Americans or praise their athletes when they pay homage to Mao Zedong at the medal ceremony. Athletes from Hong Kong and Taiwan are insulted by nationalists. But anger also mounts against unsuccessful Chinese athletes.
By Marcel Grzanna