Death by tuberculosis, pneumonia, or typhoid fever? For most Europeans, this sounds like a horror story from the imperial era. But the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been on the rise for years and disregards national borders. A joint European approach is, therefore, an obvious response. There are plenty of potential starting points.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
Cause of crash unknown: A China Eastern airline Boeing crashed into a mountainous forest in Guangxi. Rescue teams have only found debris. The crash was unusually sudden: The plane dropped at full speed from the sky and hit the ground almost vertically.
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Global demand for liquefied natural gas has spiked due to Russia's assault on Ukraine. Forecasts predict that China will become the largest importer in 2022. On the global market, the People's Republic is thus a direct competitor to Germany. But China is much better prepared for the new fight for LNG.
By Ning Wang
A reliable, Europe-wide network of charging points is essential for the transformation of transport. An EU regulation with national expansion targets (AFIR) is to provide the infrastructure. Progress is being made in both the Council and Parliament, and there seems to be an overall agreement. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the details.
By Lukas Knigge
How long can China keep up its balancing act in the Ukraine conflict? Pressure is growing on Beijing to finally pick a side. But China is still trying to maintain a kind of pro-Russian neutrality by any means necessary.
By Christiane Kuehl
Cars are becoming more and more digital. Profits are now being made with software. What is becoming a huge problem for traditional car brands is an opportunity for high-tech groups. They are gaining a foothold in the automotive industry. Alibaba is the latest prime example.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The advocates of decoupling from global events have suffered a setback. The faction that advocates greater internationalization is suddenly calling the shots in the party again. The clearest sign of the trend is the green light given by Vice Premier Liu He to foreign IPOs. These had previously faced opposition from the faction of autarky-minded nationalists last year. Now, first companies are daring to return to the international trading floor.
By Frank Sieren
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sharp rise in energy prices are making it harder and harder to enforce the CO2 price for buildings and road transport. While ETS 2 offers emissions savings potential, it is likely to lead to further price increases. But alternatives are lacking.
By Lukas Knigge
In the Corona pandemic, companies have discovered rail as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. However, Russia's war in Ukraine means that smooth transportation is now in question. True, the tracks have not been affected by the fighting. But logistics companies fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
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Wars always include propaganda, misinformation and restricted access to information. Media impact of the warring parties plays a major role. Some Chinese journalists also report from Ukraine. But under strict rules. And in some cases, the proximity to the Russian military is surprising.
By Amelie Richter
