China is catching up with industrialized countries in terms of technology. According to a study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, China outperforms the EU countries in 37 out of 44 of the most important areas. Accordingly, Xi can face the Europeans with confidence.
By Frank Sieren
The Chinese leadership and state media are keeping a conspicuous verbal low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and his European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. They are downright eager to show understanding for the Europeans – surprising after the EU Commission Chief's critical keynote speech. Commentators and social media, meanwhile, are ranting about the guests.
By Jörn Petring
French member of parliament, Dominique Potier, helped to initiate Europe's first supply chain law. Interviewed by Charlotte Wirth, he criticizes the German law and the draft European directive for imposing too detailed requirements on companies – and thus setting the wrong incentives.
By Charlotte Wirth
Trucks with hydrogen fuel cells currently achieve ranges of up to 400 kilometers. In order to achieve the 1000 kilometers required for long-distance transport, the energy density of the hydrogen must increase. The study by the E-Mobil agency of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg looks at three scenarios.
By Markus Grabitz
Cars can hardly be built in China without human rights violations. Western manufacturers are also directly affected. A study from Great Britain shows which manufacturers have vehicle parts in their supply chains that were produced through forced labor or by inmates of internment and re-education camps.
By Christian Domke Seidel
At the beginning of April, the CP launched a new, huge campaign to spread Xi Jinping's "Thought." Former party leaders like Mao no longer play a role in it. In his speeches, Xi blatantly praises himself and completes the party's focus on him.
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The French President and the head of the EU Commission have a difficult mission ahead of them in Beijing: to present EU and national interests in a unified manner. While von der Leyen insists on a "de-risking" of trade relations, Macron hopes for thick economic contracts with the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
Twice, the EU's foreign affairs representative Josep Borrell announced an agreement in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. Twice, in retrospect, this has turned out to be half the truth. On Tuesday, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti will meet again in Brussels.
By Stephan Israel
The shift to the right in Europe continues. After Italy and Sweden, which have already been governed by conservative, populist and nationalist parties since last year, Finland also moved a bit to the right in Sunday's parliamentary elections. This also has consequences at the EU level.
By Eric Bonse
With too many applicants, government intervention and Covid aftershocks, the Chinese labor market remains uncertain. Workers complain about unpaid wages and choleric bosses. Those affected react with frustration and defiance, even to the point of refusing to work.
By Gregor Koppenburg
