Europe's companies have their headquarters breathing down their necks: They are also expected to reduce emissions in China as quickly as possible. Although the People's Republic does have climate targets, the actual framework is largely lacking and the conditions are difficult.
By Christiane Kuehl
The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology is changing course toward human rights. For the first time, it has refused investment guarantees to a company – with reference to the situation in Xinjiang. But this is just the beginning. Once the Supply Chain Law comes into force, the rules will become even stricter.
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The first passenger aircraft entirely developed in the People's Republic of China nears its completion. However, delays in test flights and a far higher price than planned have set back the Chinese hope. Nevertheless, the plane will become a serious global competitor for Airbus and Boeing.
By Frank Sieren
As the UN Commissioner for Human Rights visits China, a consortium of international media publishes new documents on massive human rights crimes in Xinjiang. The Xinjiang Police Files reveal the direct involvement of the Communist Party's innermost circle of power in the brutal internment of millions of Uyghurs. There are already calls for further sanctions.
By Marcel Grzanna
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as French president, and now the parliament is up for renewal. A particularly controversial candidate is running in Paris: Buon Tan is considered the extended arm of the CCP.
By Amelie Richter
The appearance of the US president with the Japanese prime minister in Tokyo has it all. Biden increases China's exclusion on two fronts: First, he pledges US military support for Taiwan. Then he forges a new Asian economic alliance – without China.
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Stefan Stiller, a three-star chef in Shanghai, already had to spend more than 60 days in the Shanghai lockdown. His restaurant Taian-Table with around 40 employees has been closed since March 17. The financial situation for many of his colleagues is becoming increasingly dire, says Stiller in an interview with Frank Sieren. Government support measures are missing the problems. The psychological damage caused by the lockdown will haunt Shanghainese for a long time to come, believes Stiller.
By Frank Sieren
Opening up is not in sight, no vaccination campaign and no economic stimulus package: China's zero-Covid policy shows little regard for the economy. The new normal is testing, testing, testing. And the future is uncertain. International companies in the country are forced to accept the situation. But China begins to lose its appeal for new projects and global talent.
By Christiane Kuehl
Australia will elect a new parliament on Sunday. In the election campaign, China policy is playing a bigger role than ever before. Beijing is in the process of extending its power into Australia's neighborhood. Both prime minister candidates are showing a hard line toward China.
By Christiane Kuehl
While the world watches the Ukraine war in shock, Alexander Goerlach warns of a much more dangerous conflict: He believes that China will attack Taiwan in a few years. But that is only the beginning. The plan is to change the world order. He accuses German politicians of being lazy.
By Michael Radunski
