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Tibet Kinder Sprache

Tibet's children forget their language

The sinicisation of Tibet's children and youth continues. To estrange them from their own culture, Chinese authorities force them into boarding schools far from their families. The students only see their families during the holidays. They speak their mother tongue less and less.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Upswing drives gas and oil demand

China's economy is regaining momentum. The imminent boom will probably strain the commodity markets – and probably drive up inflation again. Germany will especially feel the return of China's hunger for energy when orders for oil and gas pick up again.

By Redaktion Table

Traffic light coalition divided on response to IRA

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the USA's Inflation Reduction Act. In the run-up to the meeting, Germany was unable to make its contribution because the German government has not yet found a common position.

By Redaktion Table

France changes its strategy for decarbonizing industry

The French government's policy to decarbonize industry has failed for the time being. Only four of 19 industrial sectors have published their legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, there will now be monetary compensation for the companies.

By Claire Stam

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Climate justice: Experts call for redistribution via taxes

New arguments in the debate on climate justice: More taxes for the rich and large emitters should reduce emissions and eliminate poverty, according to a comprehensive study. It calls for national and international financial reforms to balance out injustice in and between countries.

By Bernhard Pötter

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France changes decarbonization strategy for its industry

The French government's decarbonization policy for the industrial sector has failed for the moment. Only 4 out of 19 industrial sectors have published a legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, companies are now getting money.

By Claire Stam

How the EU wants to stand up to the USA on GreenTech

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The EU Green Deal Industrial Plan envisages more subsidies and simpler procedures. However, details on the funding via an EU Sovereignty Fund are still open.

By Redaktion Table

ChatGPT: Baidu responds with its own AI

The US company OpenAI is earning admiration for the capabilities of its artificial intelligence ChatGPT. Now, not only Google fears for its business model. Baidu is the first Chinese company to go on the offensive.

By Redaktion Table

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The lights go out in Sanlitun

Beijing's first "Western" nightlife district is finally being torn down. For many long-established residents of the capital, but also for many Germans who once lived in Beijing, this marks the end of an era.

By Redaktion Table