Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific. Eight island nations in ten days. His mission: Binding these countries closer to Beijing. But his plan is met with surprisingly strong resistance.
By Michael Radunski
The EU Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a carbon border adjustment system. This mechanism is intended to prevent environmentally harmful produced steel from being sold at dumping prices. Amelie Richter spoke with Green European politician Michael Bloss to find out why deliberately making imports from China more expensive can also be fair.
By Amelie Richter
Blockchains were once designed to prevent government intervention. However, the EU wants to do just that and faces the major challenge of regulating something that can hardly be regulated. Especially when it comes to processing personal data, a solution will be difficult.
By Redaktion Table
Although a Russian gas embargo has been looming for months, so far only a handful of EU states have signed solidarity agreements with their neighbors. Meanwhile, the German government is urging France and other countries to adopt technical standards that would facilitate cross-border gas flows.
By Manuel Berkel
While the West sharply criticizes China and Russia, the majority of Asian countries do not want to be drawn to either side in the power triangle between Russia, China and the West. This became evident from the joint statements between the United States and Pacific states during Joe Biden's first trip to Asia.
By Frank Sieren
China's new aircraft carrier is as good as complete. Technologically, Type 003 is superior to its two predecessors. The Chinese navy is also expanding rapidly in other areas.
By Redaktion Table
With an eye on Poland and Hungary, the Minister of State for Europe and Climate at the German Foreign Office warns against compromising on EU principles because of the conflict with Russia. After weeks of blocking the oil embargo, Lührmann is now calling for a serious debate on the unanimity principle. Many member states are open to this, she says in an interview with Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is seeking a close partnership with Egypt in the production of green hydrogen. The country could become a pioneer for climate-friendly economic growth – and a model for the entire continent.
By Redaktion Table
After two months, the harsh lockdown in Shanghai is officially over. There is also hope in Beijing. But many people remain skeptical. And about 650,000 people remain locked up in Shanghai alone.
By Redaktion Table
On the morning of June 5, 1989, a Chinese man became a hero and an icon of the struggle for freedom against the oppression of the masses. Because he stood in front of a rolling column of tanks, the international community christened him Tank Man. Time magazine raised the unknown man to the illustrious circle of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Thanks in part to him, societies in other parts of the world found the courage to revolt against dictatorial rulers.
By Marcel Grzanna
