Rising temperatures apparently have greater impacts on the economy than previously believed. A new study has examined the effects of global temperature shocks – rather than local temperature changes – on economic development.
By Lukas Knigge
If India and China were to pay compensation for a future coal phase-out similar to Western countries, the two largest coal consumers would face costs in the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
The first AI dialog between China and the USA takes place in Geneva. The US urges China to join a declaration regarding the use of artificial intelligence in connection with nuclear weapons.
By Michael Radunski
The EU funds a solar project in Romania. Two Chinese consortia have now withdrawn from the project. There were suspicions of hidden subsidies from Beijing.
By Michael Radunski
China's security authorities keep a close eye on their students studying overseas. Students who do not toe the party line are brought to order with threats against their families.
By Marcel Grzanna
Europe is also dependent on Chinese EV batteries. A recent study shows that this does not have to be this way. Europe's companies have the technical capabilities to build up their own strong battery production.
By Michael Radunski
After counting over sixty percent of all constituencies, the incumbent Gitanas Nausėda has been declared the winner. It is unclear whether he will achieve an absolute majority in the first round of voting or whether he will have to run again in two weeks.
By Redaktion Table
Forecasts from Sunday evening point to a narrow majority for the separatist parties in the Catalonian regional elections. Coalition negotiations are likely to be difficult, but the pressure for a second independence referendum is increasing.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese EV manufacturer BYD plans to build a second assembly plant in Europe. At least that is what BYD Europe head Michael Shu announced. BYD apparently wants to circumvent the EU's planned punitive tariffs on Chinese EV imports.
By Felix Lee
The overheated real estate market, which accounts for a quarter of China's gross domestic product, has been in crisis for years. Now the highly indebted real estate developer Country Garden has managed to make important interest payments after all – albeit late.
By Felix Lee
