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'There are still people who want to move to Hong Kong'

Johannes Hack, President of the German Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, criticizes the uncertainty caused by the Covid policy of the last couple of years. Mainland China is building the walls around itself higher and higher. On the one hand, this could again strengthen Hong Kong's status. But because foreigners from Hong Kong can no longer travel freely to China, the island becomes increasingly unattractive. The interview was conducted by Ning Wang.

By Ning Wang

Niujie-Viertel in Peking während des Ramadan
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Islam with Chinese characteristics

Since 2016, China's President Xi Jinping has been propagating a "Sinicization of religions". Religious communities are tolerated – but only if they are subordinate to socialism. Muslim communities are being "renovated" accordingly, for example, the Niujie district in Beijing or the Nanguan Mosque in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan.

By Redaktion Table

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Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: in the grip of the nationalists

Elections will be held in Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday. Russia's war against Ukraine has brought the Balkan state back into focus. Nationalists are paralyzing the country, which is struggling with a fragile government structure. There is also criticism of the post of high representative.

By Stephan Israel

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Pension reform: Macron must make his mark

Rising prices and, above all, the planned pension reform bill brings people in France to the streets. But President Emmanuel Macron is determined to stay the course. But since he lost the absolute majority, he will be forced to make concessions.

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Devisenmarkt Dollar und Yuan Symbolbild zum Thema Wechselkurs US-Dollar / Yuan. *** Foreign exchange market dollar and y
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Yuan at all-time low

The Chinese yuan has fallen to its lowest level compared to the US dollar since the financial crisis in 2008. It is in good company because the euro and the British pound have declined by a similar level. But should the currency of the world's second-largest economy by now not be in a better position than the EU to stand up to the dollar? At present, there is little sign of that. The Chinese yuan is still far from being a global currency.

By Frank Sieren

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New industrial alliance: approval for Berlin's renewable energy initiative

The German government can count on a lot of support for its initiative to promote the production of renewable energy technologies in Europe. It is said, that EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton will explicitly support Berlin's initiative at the Competitiveness Council today. There is also a lot of support in the industry and a demand for more speed.

By Redaktion Table

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Commission warns against gas price cap

Yesterday evening, the Commission sent its non-paper on the gas price cap to the member states. At their meeting three weeks ago, the energy ministers had insisted on proposals. But the Commission now drastically shows the consequences of a general gas price cap.

By Manuel Berkel

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AI to mitigate risk of blackouts

Chinese scientists have developed a method to minimize power outages with the help of artificial intelligence. This could give Beijing's plan for a global, balancing power grid a new boost.

By Frank Sieren

Porsche China: Luxus-Marke
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Porsche hopes for cult following

As of today, Porsche stocks are to be traded on the stock exchange. The company wants to become more independent and invest the proceeds of the IPO in its future viability. This also hinges on China, where its cars are perceived completely differently. Porsche hopes to achieve a cult status there.

By Christian Domke Seidel