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Aim for independence in chemicals for chips

The production of Semiconductor requires hundreds of different chemicals and materials. China also wants to localize this part of the chip value chain – and is spending a lot of money to do so. But unexpected problems are emerging.

By Christiane Kuehl

Meituan to provide better conditions for drivers

Delivery drivers of meal delivery services are to receive better working conditions and higher wages. In this, the Chinese government wants to counteract the exploitation of supposed freelancers by tech companies. Authorities are now making an example of market leader Meituan to show how legal relationships between providers and its drivers are to be redefined in the future – and are thus following trends in other countries.

By Frank Sieren