The Ukrainian government is reluctant to criticize China's "neutral" position on Russia's war of aggression. Instead, Kyiv sees an opportunity in the People's Republic's close ties to Vladimir Putin and would even welcome China's stronger role. But even a month and a half after the war broke out, there has been no direct interaction between the two presidents.
By Frank Sieren
The subsidy program for the semiconductor industry is still not ready for takeoff. The reason: The German government is not making it clear how much funding is available as state aid. Resentment in the industry is growing. Companies fear that several billion could flow to the US company Intel instead.
By Till Hoppe
Due to the war in Ukraine and in order not to endanger food security in the EU, the Commission has postponed the presentation of two nature conservation laws in the agricultural sector. However, the new date is already June 22, and the short-term postponement has caused irritation. Meanwhile, the organic sector is pushing for the enforcement of the pesticide regulation in particular.
By Timo Landenberger
Eberhard Sandschneider is one of Germany's most distinguished China experts. Speaking with Michael Radunski, he discusses a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the goals of the People's Liberation Army, and risks in the relationship between the United States and China.
By Michael Radunski
Covid cases continue to rise in Shanghai. Foreigners in the city are growing increasingly nervous. Mainly because they cannot leave the city. And for fear of being sent to a quarantine center. The city hastily expands its isolation capacity. This, too, is a sign that the situation will not improve any time soon.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU-China summit largely failed to produce any results. But who is to blame? Experts believe that poor preparation was one of the reasons for the failed summit. The EU did not respond to the Chinese ideas. Much of Europe's China policy is based on misjudgments.
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On Thursday evening, the EU states decided to impose an embargo on Russian coal and other goods, as announced. A few hours earlier, the Parliament had called for an immediate end to the import of all fuels – including gas.
By Manuel Berkel
Strengthening natural carbon sinks is an important part of efforts to achieve EU climate targets. On Thursday, the Council of Agriculture Ministers scrutinized the Commission's proposed revamp of the so-called LULUCF Regulation and a number of concerns came to light.
By Timo Landenberger
Two weeks ago, President Emmanuel Macron was still considered the clear frontrunner in the presidential election, but now it looks like it will be a close call. Left-winger Jean-Luc Mélenchon could provide a surprise.
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Vice Premier Liu He is considered a confidant of China's President Xi Jinping and his chief economic advisors. The 70-year-old pushes for a greater market economy and stronger internationalization, and even gains the attention of foreign stock exchanges in the process. The incumbent Premier Li Keqiang is left out in the cold. Could Xi have big plans for Liu?
By Frank Sieren
