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Xi Jinping und Li Qiang betreten den Roten Teppich, gefolgt von anderen Mitgliedern des Ständigen Ausschusses im Politbüro
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Li Qiang: A premier Xi trusts in

The office of premier has significantly lost meaning under Xi. Could this change with the departure of Li Keqiang? His successor is a confidant of the president – but not a mere "yes man".

By Jörn Petring

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Due diligence obligations: financial sector to be privileged

If the Council had its way, the financial sector would be almost entirely excluded from the EU's duty of care legislation. What this means in concrete terms is shown by an example from Mexico, in which a Luxembourg financial holding company is also involved. The case clearly shows how difficult it is to clarify the question of the responsibility of financial service providers.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Brussels announces end to suspension of debt rules

The European Commission is tightening the reins again on EU member states' budget policies. The escape clause for debt rules is to expire at the end of the year. This means that member states will once again be threatened with deficit procedures if they incur excessive new debt.

By Max Mustermann

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Netherlands join chip sanctions

A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.

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11.11.2022, Arbeiten an der LTE-5G-Antenne auf dem Mindelheimer Postgebäude. Die 5G-Funksendeanlage Anlage von der Firma HUAWEI versorgt die Mindelheimer Innenstadt mit 5G-schneller Mobilfunkgeschwindigkeit. 11.11.2022, LTE-5G-Antenne 11.11.2022, LTE-5G-Antenne *** 11 11 2022, Work on the LTE 5G antenna on the Mindelheim post office building The 5G radio transmitter system system from the HUAWEI company provides Mindelheims city center with 5G fast cellular speeds 11 11 2022, LTE 5G antenna 11 11 2022, LTE 5G antenna
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Beijing mocks possible Huawei law

Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.

By Redaktion Table

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Volvo: downsizing in a healthy way

The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.

By Frank Sieren

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The ten most important women on the climate stage

Women are underrepresented in global climate policy. Yet some of them do have influence and power. Here are ten women leaders who have been making things happen and moving people on the climate stage for years.

By Claire Stam

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Raw Materials Act: the EU Commission's plans

According to the EU Commission, the EU is to cover a significant share of its own demand for critical raw materials by 2030. To this end, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened: Europe.Table has looked at the leaked draft of the Critical Raw Materials Act.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Electricity market: Relief for SMEs

A first draft of the electricity market reform does not envisage any fundamental system change. Instead, the Commission wants to simplify investments in renewables and flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be able to conclude long-term contracts for low-cost green electricity more easily.

By Manuel Berkel

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UN High Seas Treaty is also a success for climate action

The new UNCLOS agreement on the protection of the high seas also means progress in climate action: The flora and fauna in the ocean are to be better protected against warming and acidification, and emissions and damage from fishing are to be reduced. The ocean as a carbon sink can also benefit.

By Christian Mihatsch