China's emissions trading still has numerous flaws and is no effective climate action instrument. Now the government aims to improve the data collection of corporate emissions. A hard emissions cap and an expansion of emissions trading are not expected before the end of the 2020s.
By Nico Beckert
The low efficiency of China's emissions trading impacts Europe's trade policy. By the time the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is in effect, at the latest, the EU Commission will have to assess the Chinese instrument to define the climate tariff. This is where the poor data situation will become a problem.
By Lukas Knigge
China's intellectuals are surprisingly lively in their discussions of philosophy and society – but unfortunately, little of this ever leaves the People's Republic. Instead, the focus is on the slogans of the propaganda media. The blog "Reading the China Dream" by Canadian David Ownby shows: Many thinkers are looking for more contemporary solutions to the country's needs.
By Fabian Peltsch
Xi Jinping outlined his political course in his first keynote speech of the year. China's head of state categorically rejects "Westernization", and the party stands above everything else.
By Redaktion Table
The debate about the risks of research cooperation with Chinese partners is being conducted in detail among China experts. The idea of a possible central register is not well received by all, as researchers could become targets of the Chinese state apparatus.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives will vote on the compromise on the Data Act in the lead industry committee. Observers expect broad approval. The industry, on the other hand, sees considerable risks.
By Corinna Visser
China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
Products from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI are turning up on the battlefields in Ukraine, where they are providing valuable intel to Russia. China is also the world's largest exporter of military drones – and also supplies US partners in crisis regions.
By Frank Sieren
German Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck and his French counterpart Le Maire discussed possible ways out of the IRA subsidy dispute with the US government in Washington. They offered closer cooperation on green tech and supply chains. The USA wavers between protectionism and dependence.
By Bernhard Pötter
China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
