The record temperatures in large parts of China are not only alarming climate activists. Crops could also be lost. The country's national food reserves are still likely to buy time for the political leadership. But the chance for an independent food supply is moving further and further into the distance, and with it, the hope for sustainable solutions.
By Ning Wang
Even US experts agree that no other company is better prepared for the Metaverse than China's tech giant Tencent. The company boasts numerous building blocks that would make success in the new digital world more likely. On top of that, it is backed by a government that understands the opportunities presented by Metaverse technology, including the CCPs' own goals.
By Frank Sieren
China is the undisputed world champion in artificial rainmaking. Capacities are constantly being expanded to mitigate at least the worst consequences of climate change. Neighboring countries fear that they will be deprived of urgently needed rain.
By Redaktion Table
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei warns his employees of the hard times ahead, even though the Shenzhen-based telecommunications group is slowly recovering from the tough US sanctions: Sales are increasing again and new business sectors are gradually beginning to emerge. And so it becomes clear that Ren's appeal is not only directed at his own employees, but also at the rulers in Beijing.
By Frank Sieren
The Beijing artist Brother Nut draws attention to China's environmental problems with art activism. He once formed bricks from Beijing's fine dust. He has now transformed unused telephone booths into crisis telephones for people from the countryside. The interview was conducted by Renxiu Zhao.
By Renxiu Zhao
The USA has threatened to expel more than 200 Chinese companies unless they finally comply with current audit standards. Now both sides have found a solution. Hong Kong plays a key role in this.
By Redaktion Table
Hardly any political statement on Taiwan can do without the One-China principle. But all parties to the conflict understand it differently. Most recently, China has successfully continued to impose its interpretation on the United Nations.
By Christiane Kuehl
Contrary to several media reports, Mercedes is not involved in the CATL plant in Hungary – but the German automaker will be the largest customer. In this way, the supply chains are to be diversified and localized. This is part of the Stuttgart company's e-offensive, for which Chinese partners continue to play a critical role. Meanwhile, CATL could face a shortage of skilled labor in Hungary.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In a leaked memo to his employees, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei paints a deeply pessimistic picture of his company's prospects – and for the Chinese economy.
By Redaktion Table
The world undergoes a mass extinction event: One million animal and plant species are acutely threatened with extinction worldwide. China has particularly high biodiversity to lose. The country is not doing enough to stop the extinction. Promised financial resources are only a drop in the bucket. The People's Republic should focus more on species protection in its foreign projects.
By Ning Wang
