Lunar missions: Why the US loses the race to China
In the past few years, China has successfully completed four landings on the moon. The USA actually wanted to do the same now – but failed even before lift-off.
By Jörn Petring
In the past few years, China has successfully completed four landings on the moon. The USA actually wanted to do the same now – but failed even before lift-off.
By Jörn Petring
E-cigarettes are one of China's biggest export hits. Over 90 percent of vapes come from there to us. At home, the devices are officially almost banned due to youth protection and health concerns.
By Fabian Peltsch
Tim Walz could become the new Vice President of the USA. His career is marked by a significant foreign policy aspect: China. Walz presents himself distinctly differently from the Republicans around Donald Trump.
By Michael Radunski
Giorgia Meloni wants to make significant changes to Italy's electoral law. Some particularly controversial elements have now been removed from the table. However, the success of the reform is not a foregone conclusion.
By Almut Siefert
Despite pledges to transition away from fossil fuels, the oil and gas business is booming. Countries like the United States, Norway, Russia and Brazil continue to grant hundreds of new drilling licenses. Companies once again reported high profits in the last quarter.
By Nico Beckert
Apple shares plummeted particularly sharply during the stock market crash - partly because the company's China business is slowing down. The iPhone company is not only struggling with Huawei's growing strength. It is also unclear what the future holds for AI.
By Jörn Petring
Minister for Transport Volker Wissing is calling for clarification in the legal text on EU type approval. The aim is to prevent 8.2 million older diesel vehicles in Germany alone from being "taken out of service".
By Markus Grabitz
Indonesia and China are cooperating ever more closely. Companies from the People's Republic invest or trade. Jakarta's relations with the EU, on the other hand, are difficult.
By Redaktion Table
In the world's most populous country, the new government announces its climate policy direction along with the budget: further investments in renewables and planning for a CO2 market. However, India will remain dependent on coal for a long time.
By Goswami Urmi
China plans to set a strict CO2 emission cap for the first time, marking the beginning of a "new era in Chinese climate policy." Companies and provinces will need to adapt to new regulations. However, experts criticize the lack of detail and necessary speed in implementation.
By Nico Beckert