The auditing firm PwC has lost one of its largest clients on the mainland, the Bank of China. The company is the focus of the authorities. It is accused of bungling in the Evergrande case.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has just approved the construction of new nuclear reactors. Now there are also new developments in coal-fired power plants.
By Nico Beckert
BYD wants to end its cooperation with its Swedish importer in Germany and organize sales itself from Oct. 1. The reason for this is unsatisfactory sales figures.
By Fabian Peltsch
After previously relying primarily on plastic recycling, the US government has made a U-turn. Now, according to one observer, it is up to the European Union to toughen its stance. Oil-producing countries have so far slowed down the negotiations.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Austria has finally presented its plan for achieving the EU climate targets. The focus is on abolishing climate-damaging subsidies. However, there are doubts about how realistic this plan actually is.
By Lukas Knigge
In a position paper on the implementation of the EU Renewable Energies Directive, the German Association of the Automotive Industry calls for more ambition in climate protection. This also includes e-fuels for 40 million existing vehicles with combustion engines.
By Lukas Knigge
China is imposing new anti-dumping duties on certain rubber products from the EU, the USA and Singapore. The duties amount to up to 75.5 percent.
By Amelie Richter
China's trade-in bonus could drive up demand for electric cars in the coming months. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, this is due to higher subsidies.
By Christiane Kuehl
China continues to accelerate the expansion of nuclear energy. The State Council has now approved the construction of eleven new nuclear reactors, the highest number since 2019.
By Christiane Kuehl
Premier Li Qiang is traveling to Russia and Belarus this week. This visit once again shows that China is continuing to focus on business as usual. However, progress on an important project for Moscow is unlikely to be made this time either.
By Christiane Kuehl
