Hong Kong: Former 'Stand News' editors sentenced
A Hong Kong court sentenced the former editors of the now-defunct pro-democracy news portal Stand News to prison.
By Fabian Peltsch
A Hong Kong court sentenced the former editors of the now-defunct pro-democracy news portal Stand News to prison.
By Fabian Peltsch
Since Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office in May, Beijing has further increased military and economic pressure on Taipei.
By David Demes
In response to the sighting of the Chinese aircraft carrier "Liaoning" near Japan, Tokyo has sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait for the first time. The Western presence in the region also continues to grow.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing wants to stimulate the economy by issuing government bonds. Special securities worth around 256 billion euros are to be placed for this purpose.
By Fabian Peltsch
Germany and other countries are pushing for tougher action against Chinese low-cost online retailers such as Shein and Temu. This includes the Digital Services Act and the reform of the customs union.
By Till Hoppe
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. However, because he was not accepted as an MEP, he filed a complaint with the ECJ – without success.
By Redaktion Table
The climate finance debate puts growing pressure on China to also pay to vulnerable countries. A US study now shows that the country already invests an average of 4.5 billion US dollars per year in climate action and adaptation via direct payments and export loans.
By Bernhard Pötter
Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel has described a possible merger with Commerzbank as a "test case for Europe". In doing so, he is encouraging those who want to push ahead with the capital markets union in the EU. According to information provided on Wednesday, the German government is not planning any defense.
By Redaktion Table
According to the IEA, tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible. However, this would require more power grid connections and battery storage systems.
By Redaktion Table
Due to increased warming, less sea ice forms in the Arctic, opening the sea to new shipping routes. Now a WWF report is raising the alarm: Warming and increased traffic threaten the migration routes of native whale species.
By Bernhard Pötter