The Xpeng P7 is straightforward, technically mature, and available at a price that gives its competitors a run for their money. The car promotes the image of Chinese EVs. It is packed with technology and loaded with sensors. The P7 shows where China's car manufacturers will attack Germany's heavyweights.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Federal Ministry of Justice is still examining the grounds for the ruling, but has already announced a draft bill for an EU-compliant law in the near future. Nevertheless, data protection experts and coalition partners see a need for discussion.
By Corinna Visser
The emergency instrument (SMEI) enables the Commission to profound interventions in the single market in the event of a crisis. Member states could be prevented from doing border closures solitarily, and companies could be forced to manufacture strategically important products. Resistance against this is stirring.
By Markus Grabitz
Albania's long-term Prime Minister praises Brussels for supporting reforms of the EU accession candidate. The Balkan country wants to diversify energy production and develop oil and gas fields, says Edi Rama in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar.
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More and more countries wish to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This is primarily due to China. After initial reservations, the People's Republic wants to shape the SCO into a geopolitical factor. Beijing would benefit tremendously from this.
By Michael Radunski
Hong Kong is home to many multinational and German companies. As a bridgehead to China, but also for the region, the city is very attractive. But for the past few months, people have been wondering more and more about Hong Kong's future. Will the city manage to gain significance, or will the metropolis take a back seat to locations on the Mainland?
By Ning Wang
The French utility wants to bring the numerous shut down nuclear power plants back online over the winter. The government is exerting pressure because of the electricity crisis, but many experts consider the repair schedule to be too optimistic.
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In the transformation process to carbon-free power units, commercial vehicles are about five years behind passenger cars. From Tuesday, the industry will present what products it has in the pipeline at the IAA. In contrast to passenger cars, several technologies are in the running for decarbonization.
By Markus Grabitz
China is unable to feed itself. Farmland is scarce, and this year's drought and heat are destroying parts of the grain harvest. But Chinese corporations have been investing in global food supply chains for years. With consequences for global market prices.
By Christiane Kuehl
In a few weeks, the 20th Party Congress of the CCP will begin. In today's interview, sinologist Klaus Muehlhahn talks about Xi Jinping's personality, the diversity of the Party, and possible opportunities for Germany. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski.
By Michael Radunski
