Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer is affected by Chinese sanctions and criticizes the German government's China policy. The "automotive foreign policy" is just as outdated as the idea that change can be achieved through patience. Germany must overcome the illusion of its own inabilities and accept the challenge set by new rivalry. Felix Lee spoke with Bütikofer.
By Felix Lee
The state-owned company Comac plans to roll out China's first large passenger airplane this year. Airbus and Boeing, which have enjoyed a duopoly in civil aviation for decades, are keeping a close eye on their new competitor. Meanwhile, political tensions between Beijing and Washington are causing problems for the entire industry.
By Redaktion Table
China is also discussing the consequences of constant gaming on mobile phones and computers. Authorities wish to increase the protection of young people from excesses – but find themselves in a predicament. It is precisely these providers that are among the largest tech companies in the country
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More and more leading automotive suppliers are coming from China. Now, for the first time, a Chinese company ranks among the top 10 global companies in terms of sales: Weichai Power. The supplier realized its rapid growth by acquiring German, European and also US companies. The advantage of Chinese suppliers is that their domestic market is the largest growth market in the world and is far from saturated. But they are also making strong gains in exports.
By Frank Sieren
In both China and the EU, emissions trading (ETS) is an important component of climate policy. After several years of "labor pains", trading of CO2 allowances is now established within the European Union. Now, the People's Republic has followed suit and also launched its trading scheme. But it differs significantly from the European ETS. Is there a chance to merge both systems in the future?
By Redaktion Table
Green or not? This question is becoming increasingly important. In the financial sector, decisions on investments worth billions now depend on it. However, China's green finance sector remains very non-transparent. It is at risk of "greenwashing", the misclassification of an investment as sustainable.
By Nico Beckert
China condemns the politicization of the Olympic Games. But at the same time, state media rail against the Americans or praise their athletes when they pay homage to Mao Zedong at the medal ceremony. Athletes from Hong Kong and Taiwan are insulted by nationalists. But anger also mounts against unsuccessful Chinese athletes.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is working on aircraft reaching speeds of more than 7,000 km/h. As early as 2030, the state wants to operate an entire fleet of such hypersonic aircraft, capable of transporting ten passengers to any place on earth in less than two hours. The technology is also gaining military significance since hypersonic weapons are not detectable by existing defense systems.
By Frank Sieren
Working from nine in the morning to nine at night, six days a week: this is the work culture of big tech companies, known in China as "996". But 996 has come under criticism. As pressure from both the public and regulators increases, changes are now on the horizon.
By Redaktion Table
The production of Semiconductor requires hundreds of different chemicals and materials. China also wants to localize this part of the chip value chain – and is spending a lot of money to do so. But unexpected problems are emerging.
By Christiane Kuehl
