China
Magnesium deficiency + Foldable screens + Souvenirs from the People's Congress
Dear reader,
Europe obtains 95% of its magnesium from China. Christiane Kuehl analyses how long the current magnesium stocks of Germany and Europe would last if China stopped production as a result of the power crisis. One thing is already clear: If, in addition to the supply bottlenecks, the previously guaranteed deliveries by ship do not arrive on time or do not arrive at all, large parts of the industry will face bigger problems than just supply bottlenecks.
Shenzhen-based display and smartphone manufacturer Royole is the only manufacturer of flexible displays that meet the strict safety requirements for aircraft cabins. Frank Sieren took a closer look at how Royole and Airbus plan to revolutionize entertainment on flights.
Johnny Erling reveals why China's state and party leader Xi Jinping is now praising the People's Congress system. That Xi, of all people, wants to swear in the People's Congress, which is called a "pseudo-parliament" by the West, on what "real democracy versus false democracy" is, happens mainly for selfish reasons. He wants to be re-elected next year. And he will ensure his re-election by any means necessary. The various memorabilia that Johnny Erling has collected in his 22 years as a correspondent at the People's Congresses show with a wink what a member of Congress needs to fulfill his parliamentary duties.
