China wants to act as a mediator in Ukraine but continues to stand closely alongside Russia. In an interview with Michael Radunski, Chinese scholar Wang Zichen explains the reasons for China's stance and what the West could do to get China on its side. One possibility: resuming negotiations on the CAI investment agreement.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission wants to promote strategic raw materials projects with the Critical Raw Materials Act. But one essential aspect is missing: funding. Only this would give the legislative package real impact and give the European raw materials industry the necessary impetus, is the criticism.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The demolition of a mosque in southern China is turning villagers against the state authorities. The uncompromising enforcement of vague directives from Beijing on the sinicization of religions could encourage Islamist extremism in the country rather than curb it.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to mediate in Ukraine but continues to stand closely by Russia's side. Wang Zichen of the Center for China and Globalization spoke with Michael Radunski about the reasons behind China's position and what the West could do to get China on its side. One option: Resuming negotiations on CAI. The US, in turn, should change its stance on Huawei and ZTE.
By Michael Radunski
The SB58 conference in Bonn will also wrestle over an agreement on the global phase-out of fossil fuels. The President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), Dirk Messner, urges not to regard CO2 capture and storage (CCS) as a "game-changer." However, he considers the debate on geoengineering to be even more dangerous.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ten days and more work than ever: At the UN Interim Conference SB58, beginning today, the course will be set for COP28: Global stocktake, loss-and-damage fund, emissions reduction. The dispute over fossil fuel phase-out and finance continue to simmer.
By Bernhard Pötter
The US pharmaceutical company Pfizer has renegotiated a contract from 2021 with the EU Commission. According to media reports, several hundred million euros in cancellation fees are at stake for Germany alone. The European Parliament wants to clarify the background. But instead of answers, Pfizer sends a catalog of questions.
By Eric Bonse
China is purposefully recruiting former Bundeswehr soldiers to train Chinese fighter pilots. German Defence Minister Pistorius demands an immediate end to this practice. German foreign policy experts are alarmed. Because it is by no means basic training.
By Redaktion Table
The defense ministers of China and the USA blame each other in Singapore. There is no direct exchange. This increases the risk of an unintentional escalation.
By Michael Radunski
The war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates: the EU's financial framework is not designed to cope with all this. Nevertheless, the Commission is unlikely to ask the member states for a large additional payment. The sovereignty fund will thus not be a great success.
By Till Hoppe
