The "metaverse" is also the tech buzzword of the hour in China. With gaming giants like Tencent and high 5G coverage, the People's Republic is ideally equipped for the creation of a virtual parallel world. However, the government remains skeptical and is focusing on decoupling in the metaverse as well.
By Fabian Peltsch
Three quarters of the EU's external trade volume and almost one third of its internal trade volume is shipped by sea. Maritime transport is indispensable for the EU. But it has a shortcoming: It emits CO2 almost unchecked. And so far there are hardly any solutions for making shipping greener in line with the Green Deal.
By Lukas Knigge
Several times, those responsible have postponed the presentation of the infrastructure initiative. Behind the scenes, financial resources were mobilized. Now Brussels is putting a fat wallet of €300 billion on the table for "Global Gateway". The plan is to invest worldwide in digitalization, green technologies, and transport links.
By Amelie Richter
As German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock does not want to "gloss over or hush up" critical issues in the dialogue with China, but rather face the "systemic competition". Above all, she wants to work toward joint European solutions and put an end to Germany's unilateral approach. Experts believe Baerbock can create a European and transatlantic consensus among allies with this program. However, there are also concerns about a break with Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Difficult access and a lack of transparency hinder the participation of European companies in standardization processes in China, a survey shows. However, it is also clear that companies lack expertise. The EU Chamber of Commerce calls for investment in standardization knowledge.
By Amelie Richter
The presentation of the infrastructure initiative was postponed several times. Behind the scenes, funds were mobilized. But now Brussels is putting a hefty €300 billion on the table for the "Global Gateway". The plan is to globally invest in digitalization, green technologies and transport links.
By Amelie Richter
For weeks the far-right Éric Zemmour has kept voters waiting for his official candidacy. Now the 63-year-old controversial presenter has announced he will run as a candidate in France's presidential elections in April. He made his decision to save the country, he said in a video message released on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
Last night, the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission reached a common position at the trilogue on the Data Governance Act. In doing so, they laid the foundation for a European data economy. The main objective of the Act is to facilitate the use of third-party data. The agreement clearly shows that the DGA does not create parallel legislation to the General Data Protection Regulation.
By Jasmin Kohl
Beijing's "China Standards 2035" initiative has caused experts to turn heads. The project shows that China has discovered standardization as an industrial, geopolitical and power-political instrument. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China will present a report on standardization in the People's Republic on Thursday. Germany and the EU still have some catching up to do, especially in key technologies, says Sibylle Gabler, Director Government Relations at the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). Speaking to Amelie Richter, however, she gives the all-clear: China is still a long shot from reaching superiority. But there is still a lot of work to be done.
By Amelie Richter
The Arabian Peninsula offers companies great potential for new business relationships. But while Europeans only make money selectively, Chinese companies invest across the board in all sectors of the local economy. They provide their own information technology – and with it, the surveillance state and their own standards.
By Marcel Grzanna
