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China's private initiative deficit

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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Automotive suppliers on the advance

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

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Emissions trading: Brussels and Beijing face new frictions

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

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Sustainable finance: China's vulnerability to greenwashing

Green or not? This question is becoming increasingly important. In the financial sector, decisions on investments worth billions now depend on it. However, China's green finance sector remains very non-transparent. It is at risk of "greenwashing", the misclassification of an investment as sustainable.

By Nico Beckert

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Artificial Intelligence in China: Shenzhen Releases First Local Regulations

As a frontier city in the technology industry, Shenzhen’s regulations may be influential in setting the national standards for artificial intelligence in China. Local regulations on AI include the approval of products and services, education and research, procurement and functional benefits, and the ethics of their use.

By Redaktion Table