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Xi Jinping travels to Vietnam

Three months after US President Joe Biden, Chinese President and Party Chief Xi Jinping will travel to Vietnam next week for talks with his counterparts.

By Christiane Kuehl

FDP board's European program identifies China as a systemic rival

The Federal Executive Board of the FDP (Free Democratic Party) is set to finalize its visions for the European elections on Monday, with China playing a central role as Europe's "rival". The paper emphasizes the need for a robust response from the EU to China's trade initiatives.

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Buildings Directive: 16 percent less energy by 2030

In the latest trilogue on the Building Directive, an agreement was reached yesterday. The energy consumption of residential buildings must decrease by 16 percent by 2030. The CDU warns the Berlin traffic light coalition not to exceed EU standards.

By Manuel Berkel

More layoffs at Nio

According to a report, Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is apparently planning to cut more jobs than initially planned.

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Trilogue on AI Act goes into extra time

After 22 hours of marathon negotiations, the Commission, Council, and Parliament have interrupted their deliberations on the AI Act. They are due to continue today, Friday, at 0900. A conclusion now seems more likely than a postponement or even an abandonment.

By Corinna Visser

AI Act: negotiations are still ongoing

The fifth trilogue on the Artificial Intelligence Act has turned into an ultramarathon. The negotiations, which began at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, were still ongoing at the time this edition went to press.

By Corinna Visser

Every third car sold is electric

China's automotive market is gaining momentum, with nearly every third car sold in November being fully electric or equipped with hybrid drive.

By Felix Lee