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China: Beijing continues to finance coal abroad despite promises

When China's President Xi Jinping announced a halt to the construction of new coal projects abroad at the UN General Assembly in September 2021, the global community breathed a sigh of relief. A year later, the loopholes in the promise are becoming apparent: even today, new coal-fired power plants are still being built with Chinese support. Nevertheless, the announcement remains a positive signal for climate policy. And China wants to invest more in renewables abroad in the future.

By Nico Beckert

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South Africa: Coal phase-out costs $14 billion annually

The coal phase-out in South Africa is seen as a test case of how industrialized countries can help emerging economies with rapid and socially cushioned climate protection. A year ago, the Europeans and the USA promised the African state $8.5 billion for the Just Transition Energy Partnership. So far, costs and details have remained vague. Now South Africa has presented its price tag for the green transition.

By Bernhard Pötter

Unternehmen investieren in China
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Companies continue to invest in China despite risks

German companies are some of the biggest investors in China. Some are spending tens of billions on new projects. Analysts warn of increasing risks. But for the big players, growth in China is still just too tempting. Meanwhile, the Chinese sites of German companies continue to decouple themselves from the rest of the world.

By Nico Beckert

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European climate policy on the brink?

In the face of rising energy and food prices across Germany and Europe, voices from politics and industry are growing louder calling for less disruptive climate and environmental policies. Stricter environmental regulations and high carbon prices are being met with more criticism than ever before. And criticism is also increasingly being heard in the crisis.

By Lukas Knigge

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Michael Gahler: 'An expression of impending defeat'

Michael Gahler, foreign policy spokesman for the EPP Group, doubts that Russia's President Putin will be able to mobilize the announced 300,000 troops. The West should continue to support Ukraine, he demands in an interview by Ella Joyner – and to jointly deliver 200 Leopard tanks.

By Ella Joyner

EU China
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EU companies lose optimism

The China euphoria of earlier years has given way to great skepticism. Among European companies, there is now a sense of China fatigue in the face of never-ending Zero-Covid measures, which sparked a whole series of economic problems. A new position paper of the EU Chamber in China makes this obvious.

By Christiane Kuehl

Kohle-Kraftwerk in Patuakhali
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China continues to finance coal abroad

When China's President Xi Jinping announced a halt to the construction of new coal projects abroad at the UN General Assembly in September 2021, the global community breathed a sigh of relief. A year later, loopholes begin to show: even today, new coal-fired power plants are built with Chinese help. Nevertheless, the announcement remains a positive signal for climate policy.

By Nico Beckert

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Energy crisis and protests: Belgium calls EU for help

An impending energy shortage is not one of Belgium's problems, but massively rising prices are. The country is facing a series of protests, and the yellow vests are also making a comeback. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo hopes for help from Brussels, so far in vain.

By Eric Bonse

(220906) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 6, 2022 -- Aerial photo taken on Feb. 27, 2022 shows a view of BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site
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Companies continue to invest in China despite risks

German companies are some of the biggest investors in China. Some are spending tens of billions on new projects. Analysts warn of increasing risks. But for the big players, growth in China is still just too tempting. Meanwhile, the Chinese sites of German companies continue to decouple themselves from the rest of the world.

By Nico Beckert