Beijing reportedly works on plans to relax its Covid measures. Even the World Health Organization is said to provide help. But it will probably take months before the situation actually changes noticeably. It will be a tough winter.
By Redaktion Table
China's CO2 emissions have been falling for four quarters. The Covid pandemic and the real estate crisis are curbing economic growth. Provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs. Carbon-heavy industries announce new climate plans. The largest emitter could soon reach its emission peak – and urgently so in order to meet the Paris climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?
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In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.
By Amelie Richter
Singles' Day, the world's biggest shopping festival, has lost much of its luster. For Internet giants like Alibaba and JD.com, this is additional bad news. After all, they are already struggling with serious problems.
By Redaktion Table
The example of the C919 medium-haul aircraft shows how much China still depends on Western supplies. And because the aircraft's production depends on Western governments' goodwill, Beijing can only protect it poorly from competition from Airbus and Boeing, even on its own market.
By Redaktion Table
China's foreign trade performed surprisingly poorly in October. This is not only due to the weak global economy. Politics is also to blame, as is evident by the example of Apple.
By Redaktion Table
Compared to the US dollar and the euro, only a fraction of international trade is settled in yuan. But the Chinese currency is gaining in popularity – thanks in part to Russia.
By Redaktion Table
It only took one confirmed Covid case – and the port city of Ningbo went into lockdown. While the isolation of the citizens was still called by its name with some honesty in Shanghai in the spring, Ningbo whitewashed the situation with placating words: It speaks of "silence" instead of quarantine.
By Redaktion Table
Olaf Scholz had the opportunity to break the silence with Xi Jinping in Beijing. He presented Germany's interests and concerns on central issues and found clear words to do so. The vaccine manufacturer Biontech at least received a positive signal.
By Frank Sieren
