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'I believe we have now reached a very realistic assessment'

Gunnar Wiegand worked for the European Union for more than three decades, most recently as Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS). In conversation with Amelie Richter, he looks back on the successes and setbacks of the EU's China and Asia policy: The triad "partner, competitor, systemic rival", for instance, was a step forward in the EU's China policy. One problem he sees is the European decision-making process.

By Redaktion Table

220423 -- TARANTO, April 23, 2022 -- Photo taken on April 21, 2022 shows an offshore wind farm in the port of Taranto, Italy. Italy on Thursday officially inaugurated the first offshore wind power project in the country, and in the Mediterranean region. A Chinese company supplied turbines for the Beleolico project, which was connected to the grid at a ceremony in the port of Taranto in southern Italy. ITALY-TARANTO-WIND FARM-CHINESE EXPERTISE LiuxYongqiu PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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First wind turbines from China reach Europe

Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.

By Christiane Kuehl

Luckin Coffee China
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Luckin Coffee overtakes Starbucks

Three years ago, Luckin caused a massive scandal with falsified business figures. The company was even forced to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. Now it has suddenly overtaken Starbucks in China. A major difference in its business model put Luckin in the lead during the Covid pandemic.

By Jörn Petring

epa10768432 US President Joe Biden announces new initiatives to expand access to mental health care for Americans, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 July 2023. The initiative aims to have health insurance companies expand their coverage of mental health treatments. EPA-EFE/Samuel Corum / POOL
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Biden's decree: The trade conflict continues

The White House's new sanctions against China mainly target the US financial industry. Its tone and direction are more of a concern to Europe than the measure itself. The US and China continue to drive a wedge in the global market.

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Economy slides into deflation

Consumer prices in China are dropping. With producer prices also having been in decline for a while, deflation has now taken hold. This is detrimental to the economy. The Politburo is responding with cheap credit.

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Bildnummer: 55052250 Datum: 22.03.2011 Copyright: imago/China Foto Press DALIAN, CHINA - MARCH 22: (CHINA OUT) Labors work at the Dalian Special Steel Products Co. Ltd on March 22, 2011 in Dalian, Liaoning Province of China. According to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Tuesday, China s outbound direct investment (ODI) in the non-financial sector had an increase of 13.1% year on year to 5.27 billion U.S. dollars in the first two months. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Wirtschaft Industrie Stahl Stahlindustrie CHN premiumd kbdig xng 2011 quer o0 Stahlarbeiter, Arbeitswelten, Gesellschaft, Produktion, Herstellung, Hochofen Bildnummer 55052250 Date 22 03 2011 Copyright Imago China Photo Press Dalian China March 22 China out Laboratories Work AT The Dalian Special Steel Products Co Ltd ON March 22 2011 in Dalian Liaoning Province of China According to The Ministry of Commerce MOC Tuesday China S outbound Direct Investment Odi in The Non Financial Sector had to Increase of 13 1 Year ON Year to 5 27 Billion U S Dollars in The First Two MONTHS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Economy Industry Steel Steel industry CHN premiumd Kbdig xng 2011 horizontal o0 Steel workers world of work Society Production Production Blast furnace
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Steel industry struggles to break free from coal

Globally, the shift away from coal usage in steel production is seen as a crucial climate mitigation issue. However, China, the world's largest steel producer by far, is moving too slowly. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulations.

By Nico Beckert

China: Gesichtserkennung bei Megvii in Peking
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How China uses AI for surveillance and manipulation

Artificial Intelligence has dramatically enhanced the Chinese government's capabilities for citizen surveillance. Companies can continually develop new innovations because the state supplies them with valuable datasets. Alarmingly, China is also exporting this technology abroad.

By Marcel Grzanna

epa08424081 The logo of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 15 May 2020. On 14 May, US Secretary-of-State Michael R. Pompeo welcomed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp's plan to build an advanced semiconductor factory in the state of Arizona, USA, according to a statment released by the American Institute in Taiwan. EPA-EFE/DAVID CHANG
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TSMC builds in Germany with Infineon, Bosch and NXP

It is official: TSMC will invest in Germany together with German partners and receives generous subsidies. As sensible as the site is in the overall geopolitical picture, it does not solve one important problem. The most advanced technology remains in the US and Asia.

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Gaining Influence: China in Niger

Europe and the USA continue to lose influence in Africa due to the coup in Niger. The attitude of the coup plotters is anti-Western. This will benefit the BRICS countries, above all China, which remains neutral – if the situation remains militarily stable.

By Frank Sieren

Russia China 8442885 26.05.2023 In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Special Representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, Russia. Li s visit to the Russian capital, where he is expected to consult on the Ukrainian crisis, comes after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use. Russian Foreign Ministry Moscow Russia PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxESTxLTUxLATxNORxSWExDENxNEDxPOL Copyright: xx
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Chinese maneuvers in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia invited to talks on the Ukraine war. And unlike the previous round in Copenhagen, China accepted the invitation this time. Some already see this as a turning away from Russia. But this perception is misleading. China will not abandon its partner Russia so soon. Rather, Beijing is pursuing its own interests in Jeddah.

By Michael Radunski