In China, the Communist Party decides on climate policy. Using commissions, documents, and plans, it establishes binding emissions reduction targets. The next test will come in 2025 to see if interim goals are met.
By Christiane Kuehl
During the meeting between Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Chinese President Xi Jinping, one topic dominated: Xi sharply criticized the export restrictions on lithography machines for chip production by the manufacturer ASML.
By Amelie Richter
Germany is increasingly defending its political and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific. The deployment of its Navy and Air Force is, therefore, far greater this year. Shipping companies are calling for a naval presence in the Taiwan Strait.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
More and more new hydropower plants are being built in Tibetan settlement areas at 3,000 meters and higher. Melting glaciers and the threat of landslides are increasing the risk. And the Tibetans are paying the price.
By Marcel Grzanna
The re-election of Donald Trump as US president would be bad for China. Sounds plausible. After all, it was Trump who once instigated the trade war against China. But: Trump could still be the lesser of two evils for Beijing – and open up unexpected opportunities.
By Michael Radunski
Japan's China strategy is characterized by suspicion. Fearing Beijing's aggression, the country is tying its security policy even more closely to the US and seeking closer military dialogue with the EU.
By Redaktion Table
After 15 years in EU politics, Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer no longer stands in this year's European elections. In today's interview, he talks about his to-do list for the EU Commission and where he plans to be active in the future.
By Amelie Richter
Geely is working hard on its own satellite network. The aim is to stay ahead of the competition in areas such as autonomous driving, navigation and entertainment. But they are also looking up into space.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China is getting serious about transport drones: The manufacturer Ehang has shipped the first flying taxis. As cargo drones, in passenger transport and tourism, they are set to revolutionize mobility – and create a 50-billion-euro market.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The problems of German car manufacturers in the Chinese market are well known. But the Germans are not the only ones to have started too slowly into the electric era. The situation at some Japanese and traditional US manufacturers is much more dramatic.
By Jörn Petring
