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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

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'Berlin's China strategy strengthens EU policy'

Gunnar Wiegand sees Germany's China strategy as an important implementation of the EU's approach. In the second part of the interview conducted by Amelie Richter, he also looks at the still timid way of dealing with disinformation from China and the upcoming European elections. The first part of the interview can be found here.

By Redaktion Table

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Gas heating ban cracks

The EU Commission has signaled its willingness to make concessions on the planned ban on gas and oil-fired heating systems by the end of the decade – and would thus be in line with the German government. In principle, however, it wants to stick to the planned regulation.

By Manuel Berkel

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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

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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

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Europe needs a plan for Africa

Amidst the complexity of the situation in Niger, the losers are already clear: The people in one of the poorest countries in the world are temporarily cut off from much-needed assistance. Development aid can only flow again through a negotiated solution.

By Harald Prokosch

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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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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

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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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Trenner (Global AI race)
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AI regulation: China's fear of deepfakes

In January, China became one of the first countries to present extensive regulations against deepfakes. These regulations stipulate that video and image forgeries, for example, deceptively imitating real-life politicians, must be clearly labeled. Many now see China as a pioneer. However, the fight against increasingly sophisticated technology is turning into an arms race between companies and regulators.

By Fabian Peltsch