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AIIB

The AIIB and the flexible interpretation of its standards

The China-dominated infrastructure bank AIIB irritates its European partners with potential loans for Cambodia's microfinance sector. The sector has attracted criticism for systemic human rights violations – actually a reason for AIIB to exclude it. The German government is also concerned.

By Marcel Grzanna

Die 88 Meter Superyacht ZEN von Jack Ma, Gründer des Online-Giganten Alibaba, bis vor einigen Monaten reichsten Mann Chi

The party has broken Jack Ma politically

Jack Ma fully completes his retirement from Alibaba and prefers to spend his time traveling or on his luxury yacht. Xi Jinping brought the economy to heel – and will continue to hold the reins ever tighter in the future. That should give German investors something to think about.

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France expects protests against Macron's pension reform

For years, Emmanuel Macron has wanted to reform the French pension system and raise the retirement age. The unions are united in their opposition to these plans. The reform is to be presented tomorrow – and could trigger unrest like the Yellow Vests protests in 2018.

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Energy outlook 2023: from gas to electricity

While the entire energy policy revolved around gas last year, the electricity market will come more to the fore this year. But the updates on gas storage levels will certainly not disappear completely. Our outlook shows what else will be important in 2023.

By Manuel Berkel

Reiseverkehr zwischen Hongkong und dem Festland Hong Kong Resume Quarantine Free Travel With China Travelers wear

Border traffic without quarantine

After almost three years, travel to China without quarantine is finally possible as of Sunday. Particularly pleased about this are families in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, who were separated for a long time by these strict measures.

By Redaktion Table

Johannes Vogel China

'We must take Xi Jinping's statements literally'

A delegation of FDP members of the Bundestag set off for Taiwan on Sunday. Co-delegation leader Johannes Vogel sees the trip as the FDP’s positioning in systemic rivalry with China. He advocates more international involvement of Taiwan and better economic preparation for a crisis situation. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel.

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Germany supplies Marder to Ukraine

The debate on the delivery of infantry fighting vehicles or battle tanks to Ukraine has taken a turn: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives the go-ahead for the delivery of up to 40 Marder. Meanwhile, a Finnish initiative demands that Germany take the lead in tank deliveries.

By Nana Brink

Sweden and Europe A energy mix comparison

Sweden: EU presidency without climate ambition

For the new Swedish government, climate policy is not a priority back home, but it is in the EU. The government leans on far-right climate change deniers in parliament. Great efforts are not to be expected. But the green transformation in the country and the EU continues.

By Redaktion Table