The US chip company Nvidia is not allowed to sell its ultra-modern semiconductors in China. Nevertheless, the company is expanding its cooperation with EV market leader BYD, for example, in AI models for autonomous driving.
By Christiane Kuehl
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to China in May. Beijing's ambassador in Moscow even expects several personal meetings between Putin and head of state Xi Jinping in 2024.
By Redaktion Table
The State Council wants to make the Chinese market more attractive to foreign investors with a 24-point action plan. However, investors are becoming weary of promises of openness.
By Christiane Kuehl
China wants to strengthen state-owned EV manufacturers and, at the same time, localize the supply chain for electromobility and autonomous driving. Manufacturers are likely to be instructed to invest more money in development.
By Christiane Kuehl
China is planning to diversify its iron ore imports. In doing so, it is looking towards Africa in particular and investing heavily in good relations. For their part, African countries are very interested in working together.
By Andreas Sieren
Germany now wants to approve the EU Nature Restoration Law and is also demanding relief for farmers. The FDP-led Ministry of Finance had previously expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
The punitive measures are intended to prevent Israeli settlers from illegally appropriating Palestinian territories. There was no agreement on the question of whether the EU should also increase pressure on Israel in the Gaza war.
By Eric Bonse
The UK government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually starting from 2028. However, the expansion needs to occur eleven times faster. The UK is lagging behind in Europe in this regard and has also delayed an important market mechanism by a year.
By Lukas Bayer
According to economists, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has numerous shortcomings and should be replaced by a climate club. Climate action contracts also have disadvantages, according to experts from the Ifo Institute.
By Manuel Berkel
Based on a study, an NGO coalition urges the German government to establish concrete sustainability standards in the hydrogen import strategy. While many tools are available, they need enhancement.
By Alex Veit
