The sharp rise in Covid deaths in Hong Kong has one main reason: a low vaccination rate among the elderly. This does not bode well for Mainland China. Because its vulnerable age groups also have low immunity.
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16 EU countries want to participate in the new IPCEI in the healthcare sector. In doing so, they want to strengthen Europe's sovereignty in this area and promote their own economic position. Germany is not participating for now, while France does not want to lose any time.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
How can malicious behavior be prevented in international trade? The EU is giving itself new tools – and they are more relevant than ever against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
By Falk Steiner
China.Table takes a look at China's newspapers and social platforms: The word "war" is virtually taboo. Reporting shifts the blame for the escalation primarily to NATO. And the Americans are also being reminded of their "blood debt".
By Julia Weibel
Both Volkswagen and Apple supplier Foxconn were forced to halt parts of their production in China for several days. The Corona situation is tenser than it has been since the Wuhan outbreak.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission's draft regulation seeks to balance data protection and innovation. The project is to be in place by 2025. At the same time, it is seen as a kind of test run for other sectoral data spaces.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The new Ecodesign Directive is supposed to specify additional sustainability criteria for more products. Retailers would prefer a catalog of specific rules. Consumer advocates see this as a delaying tactic.
By Manuel Berkel
The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates?
By Frank Sieren
The sanctions against Russia provide the People's Republic with valuable insight for a possible invasion of Taiwan. These provide China with a specific timeframe to determine when it considers itself economically capable of a military incursion into the neighboring country. Dual circulation could already be part of the preparations. However, an actual invasion also depends on whether Beijing believes the US is determined to interfere militarily.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the urging of the EU and the USA, Switzerland has adopted the Western sanctions against Russia. Given its key role in commodity trade, however, Switzerland is likely to be forced back into action soon.
By Redaktion Table
