The authority has presented the new guidelines for climate and energy subsidies. For Germany, this means that several sectors can no longer be exempted from the EEG surcharge. Nevertheless, the industry is relieved.
By Till Hoppe
China's digital infrastructure and products are growing steadily. For example, the People's Republic wants to catch up in data centers, undersea cables and communications satellites. In his new book, Jonathan Hillman focuses on the digital Silk Road. Unfortunately, the book has a few flaws.
By Nico Beckert
Ning Wang has scoured the book market about the latest China literature for you. Perhaps it will help you find a Christmas present for a Far East fan?
By Ning Wang
The book "A People Disappears: How we are watching China commit genocide against the Uyghurs" by Philipp Mattheis compiles what is currently known about the situation in Xinjiang. The book will be published in January 2022. China.Table presents the first chapter in advance.
By Redaktion Table
At the Environment Council, the responsible ministers and their representatives discussed the progress of the Fit for 55 package at the end of the year. One sticking point in the political exchange of views: the climate social fund. Some member states fear a massive social imbalance, especially in the event of an expansion of emissions trading, and are therefore pushing for greater financial support from Brussels. But where the money for this should come from is still an open point of contention.
By Lukas Knigge
A contradiction is emerging between two green pet projects. The new government wants to expand solar energy on the one hand and enforce human rights in global supply chains on the other. But the solar supply chain is dominated by China. And forced labor appears to be occurring in Xinjiang in the production of the raw material for solar panels. Trade sanctions will hardly solve the problem.
By Nico Beckert
Germany's new government wants to expand solar power – while ensuring human rights in global supply chains. That will be difficult, because the solar supply chain is dominated by China. And the production of the raw material for solar modules appears to involve forced labor in Xinjiang. Trade sanctions will hardly solve the problem.
By Nico Beckert
For the first time, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai gave an interview about her claims of sexual assault against a high-ranking party official. She called it a misunderstanding, which raises new questions.
By Marcel Grzanna
Calls for stronger regulation of European emissions trading are growing louder. The fear of endlessly rising CO2 prices due to market speculation is too great. However, it is still unclear whether this concern is justified. The first step towards a more equitable CO2 market could therefore be an improved data situation.
By Lukas Knigge
China's social credit system poses major challenges for companies. Anyone who makes mistakes can end up on a "blacklist". Stigmatization and punishments could follow. But German companies are proving to be model students.
By Redaktion Table
