Associating brands with the Olympic Games is supposed to be a highlight for any PR executive. However, things are different at the Winter Games in Beijing. This time, sponsors might still have to pay a very high price.
By Ning Wang
China discovers green consumption. To achieve its climate targets and produce less waste, people are supposed to shop more mindfully. That is the conclusion of a new government plan. But many companies are merely applying a green coat of paint. Will the government succeed in creating truly sustainable consumption?
By Nico Beckert
The range of amendments in the EU Parliament on CO2 fleet limits for cars and small vans is huge. They range from a phase-out of internal combustion vehicles in 2030 and a ban on internal combustion SUVs from 2025 to a strategy for e-fuels.
By Lukas Knigge
The INGE Special Committee calls for more action against disinformation and foreign interference. It sharply criticizes the voluntary "Code of Practice" for online platforms.
By Eric Bonse
It took a lot of convincing. But now not only Hollywood but also more than 70 percent of movies and 80 percent of TV shows in China are produced with Arri camera systems. The success of the traditional Munich-based company in the People's Republic is also largely credited to Forest Liu. In today's interview, Liu explains why it is not always wise to follow the latest hypes and how the Chinese movie industry has changed.
By Frank Sieren
A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military.
By Michael Radunski
The German government is still working hard on its final positions on the Fit for 55 dossiers. The debate in the European Parliament and other member states is already in full swing – conflicts included. These are being fought out not only between the institutions but also among the rapporteurs of the most important dossiers.
By Lukas Knigge
The president announces a relaunch of the French nuclear program. Initially, he wants to build six new pressurized water reactors. Macron is thus positioning himself for the election campaign – even though the incumbent is not yet officially a candidate.
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WeChat, China's most popular messenger service with over one billion users, will soon be split into a Chinese and an English version. This is the response of parent company Tencent to regulations in the East and West: China dictates that data must not leave the country – and in the US, the threat of bans hangs over Chinese providers. The world is being divided into two data worlds.
By Frank Sieren
Arcov is China's greatest hope in the battle against Covid. But there is still a long way to go before this new vaccine is ready for deployment. China's borders will not be opened anytime soon, even with an mRNA vaccine.
By Redaktion Table
