Xi Jinping is China's strong man. At the upcoming CP Congress, he will even be the first to serve a third term in office. But it has been a long road to the top of the state. What makes this man tick? What goals is he pursuing?
By Michael Radunski
Effort sharing is about emission reduction targets for those sectors not covered by the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). After all, nearly 60 percent of EU-wide greenhouse gas emissions. But what do these targets attain if they are not enforceable? In the ongoing trialogue this question must be clarified.
By Lukas Knigge
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Beijing in early November. One thing is already clear: It will not be a trip that turns relations with China upside down. What is missing is a solidarity between the German government and the EU that could leave an impression on Xi.
By Amelie Richter
EU Interior Ministers will discuss the rising refugee numbers on the so-called Balkan route in Luxembourg on Friday. Michael Spindelegger, former Austrian Vice-Chancellor and now the Head of the International Migration Center ICMPD in Vienna warns of numbers like in 2015 and speaks of an "alarm signal."
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Beijing in early November. One thing is already clear: It will not be a trip that turns relations with China upside down. What is missing is a solidarity between the German government and the EU that could leave an impression on Xi.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese semiconductor giant SMIC recently achieved notable successes and expanded its technical capabilities to include new-generation chips. This helps to cushion the chip shortage and shows that the US sanctions are only partially effective. But the industry currently faces a downturn: demand is collapsing.
By Frank Sieren
The circular economy also suffers from supply bottlenecks and skyrocketing energy costs – but more indirectly. In the recovered paper cycle a gap is currently opening up because paper production is tottering. Meanwhile, another problem looms for residual waste disposal.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Tomorrow, the EU energy ministers will meet informally in Prague. The agenda will focus on the establishment of a platform for the joint purchase of gas, the decoupling of electricity and gas prices and the capping of gas prices. Germany offers to make concessions.
By Claire Stam
There won't be a big celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Germany. The German side in particular is upset. But the reason for the disappointment is not only to be found in Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
Fifty years of diplomatic relations have passed before Germany is represented by a female ambassador in Beijing for the first time. Patricia Flor is the first woman to hold the post, and from the very first days she has taken a somewhat different approach to the office than her predecessors: more presence on social media – and thus more open criticism of the Chinese leadership. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
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