Shenzhen is the first city to ever permit autonomous driving on its roads and to regulate it accordingly: In the event of an accident, the operator of the vehicle will be held liable, not the manufacturer. With its population of 20 million, Shenzhen is one of the world's most densely populated cities, making it a pioneer for a nationwide regulation that is currently being drawn up in parallel in Beijing.
By Frank Sieren
The EU Parliament is officially still in its summer recess. For the start in September, Bernd Lange, Chair of the Committee on International Trade, has a packed to-do list: The EU supply chain law is taking shape, and the EU Commission's proposal for a marketing ban on products made with forced labor is expected. In December, the trade committee will travel to Taiwan. Amelie Richter and Till Hoppe spoke with Lange.
By Amelie Richter
The situation surrounding Taiwan's status quo is not calming down. Starting next month, Taipei is holding formal trade talks with the US. The negotiations are primarily of political significance: True free trade is currently unthinkable for the US. However, a cooperation agreement would strengthen Taiwan's position as an independent player.
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The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.
By Markus Grabitz
Due to power rationing, production lines of large industrial plants in parts of China are once again at a standstill. After last year's energy crisis, renewed power cuts are to be prevented by all means. But even China's powerful Communist Party can do nothing against the persistent drought and the failure of hydroelectric power plants. On the contrary, past failures are now becoming apparent.
By Nico Beckert
In a recently published paper, scientists warn against expecting too much from Open RAN: As things stand, this initiative will not reduce dependence on China in mobile communications technology.
By Falk Steiner
Alibaba founder Jack Ma wants to hand over control of the financial conglomerate Ant Group. This will likely appease Beijing, which abruptly halted Ant's stock market goals two years ago.
By Redaktion Table
For months, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has been delaying the publication of a report on the situation of the Uyghurs in China. Now Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata reacted first and made serious accusations against the government in Beijing. The timing is delicate. Just last week, the People's Republic ratified two conventions against forced labor.
By Marcel Grzanna
With "Thor – Love and Thunder," another Marvel blockbuster has skipped China. Protectionist policies have prevented major US releases for years. Instead, patriotic Chinese productions are climbing the box office. The Chinese and global cinema markets are drifting further and further apart – a missed financial opportunity for both sides.
By Redaktion Table
The Baltic exit from China's Cooperation Initiative in Eastern and Central Europe became a reality last week. Latvia and Estonia followed Lithuania and announced their withdrawal from the 16+1 format. Is this the beginning of the end for the remaining 14+1 format?
By Amelie Richter
