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Opinion

Climate action can only progress so quickly thanks to the COPs

Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.

By Redaktion Table

China's short-sighted AI regulation

The decision of a Chinese court, stating that AI-generated content is protected by copyright, has caused a stir. The ruling was unique – in most cases and countries, individuals do not hold copyright over content produced by Artificial Intelligence. In the short term, the value of AI increases due to this decision. However, there are long-term disadvantages.

By Amelie Richter

Rudolf Scharping

The aim is to prevent a global conflagration

Europe, the USA and China: power has many dimensions, and reducing Europe to the economy overlooks this. The constellation is also very different from the Cold War era. This text is a reaction to an interview with Eberhard Sandschneider.

By Experts Table.Briefings

The future of China's financial system

At the first central working conference on the financial sector since 2017, the CP laid down the cornerstones for high-quality growth: decarbonization, no greater centralization and ample liquidity.

By Amelie Richter

Supporting a just energy transition in Africa

There are calls for tripling of renewables at COP28. Amos Wemanya sees this as a tremendous opportunity and potential for the African continent. However, the countries need support and the focus must be on a just transition, he demands.

By Redaktion Table

What will it take to phase out fossil fuels?

Although legal and policy interventions could make fossil-fuel companies pay for the costs they inflict on society, the industry continues to wield undue influence over governments and bodies like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Clearly, new channels are needed.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Egg fried rice, Mao and Xi

The "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about fried rice with egg, Mao and a very peculiar festival.

By Experts Table.Briefings