Billions in loans: How Pakistan fell into the trap
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
Islamabad tries to extend the term of its high loans from Chinese energy producers to save on debt servicing costs. In parallel, Pakistan negotiates a rescue package with the IMF.
By Carolyn Braun
Ukraine asks the heads of China and the USA to attend the peace summit in Switzerland. The USA agrees. In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticizes Beijing for fuelling the war in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
The seven leading Western industrialized nations accuse China of flooding foreign markets with products at dumping prices. At the end of their meeting, they said they were considering taking steps at the World Trade Organization.
By Redaktion Table
Sandra Weeser (FDP), hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Germany will lead to model initiatives for European defense cooperation.
By Gabriel Bub
Some member states want to take more effective action against such trade restrictions in future. The EU Commission had previously punished the US snack manufacturer Mondelēz for illegally restricting trade in its products within Europe.
By Marc Winkelmann
For the first time since 2019, the heads of government of China, Korea, and Japan will meet for a trilateral meeting at the beginning of next week. Bilateral meetings are also planned.
By Amelie Richter
Tesla has asked suppliers to manufacture components and parts outside of China and Taiwan from next year. The reason for this is said to be geopolitical risks.
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Boeing is getting caught in the crossfire of the trade dispute between the US and China. The delivery of aircraft to China has been delayed for weeks, although around 85 737 MAX 8 aircraft are ready to be delivered to Chinese customers.
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Small floating solar parks have been under construction along the shallow east coast of China for some time. Now the construction of the world's largest offshore solar power plant has begun. The operator is a nuclear power company that wants to integrate its reactors with the solar plant.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Space Council of the EU and ESA is setting the course for the competitiveness of space travel. In future, more private companies will be awarded contracts.
By Corinna Visser