The Industry Committee in the European Parliament calls for strict provisions for the protection of intellectual property to be included in the Chips Act. That should please Washington – if the member states go along.
By Till Hoppe
Laboratory monkeys for medical trials have become scarce. China's export ban affects the European research landscape. A new EU rule further exacerbates the problem.
By Amelie Richter
Sitiveni Rabuka, Fiji's new prime minister, feels neglected by the West and, barely in office, now opens up to China.
By Frank Sieren
Ukraine is increasingly critical of China's behavior toward Russia. Now its deputy foreign minister is calling for a new approach. After all, China is formally a strategic partner.
By Michael Radunski
The Chinese car market is split in two. While models with electric motors are booming, classic internal combustion engines have become slow sellers. On top of this comes a difficult overall economic situation.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In the second part of our interview, Joerg Wuttke, head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, talks about the zero-Covid era, reveals his ties to China's politics, and explains why the People's Republic should have no problems with the European Supply Chain Act. The questions were asked by Finn Mayer-Kuckuk and Felix Lee.
By Redaktion Table
Jörg Wuttke is not calling for less investment in China, but for a smart approach to the world's second-largest economy. This includes tougher negotiations with the leadership in Beijing. Red lines on the Taiwan issue should not be crossed, however. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk and Felix Lee spoke with the long-standing President of the EU Chamber of Commerce.
By Redaktion Table
China is taking relations with Africa to a new level. A Chinese spaceport is to be built in Djibouti, on the strategically important Horn of Africa, the first spaceport on the continent. And that at a time when Djibouti can no longer service its debts to China.
By Frank Sieren
Chinese were global travel champions before the pandemic. The tourism industry hopes for their return, but will have to be patient. The opening came just a little too soon for the upcoming Spring Festival. The truly big travel wave will probably not come until the fall.
By Redaktion Table
The Year of the Rabbit starts on Sunday. It is supposed to bring recovery from the turbulent Year of the Tiger – less excitement, but more room for creative thinking. Together with the water element, the Year of the Rabbit could bring a smooth transition into calmer geopolitical territory.
By Redaktion Table
