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Trade data: China increases exports to the EU

July data from the Chinese customs authority shows that China also increased its exports to the EU last month, while exports to the USA fell sharply.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Study: This is how much adaptation to climate change reduces economic damage

Adaptation measures have reduced flood damages in Europe by more than half since 1950 compared with a scenario without such measures, according to a new study. But in the past two decades, too little has been done, and damages could rise again.

By Nico Beckert

Informed sovereignty: Guard rails for research security in cooperation with China

How open to cooperation, how strict on red lines? The Max Planck Society (MPG) and Germany’s scientific community are searching for a middle course in dealing with China. Political scientist Stefan Messingschlager argues that "informed sovereignty" should become the guiding principle.

By Stefan Messingschlager

Energy transition: Why 40,000 additional workers are needed

The energy transition is facing a shortage of workers – that’s the finding of a forecast by the Institute for Employment Research. Skilled workers are especially lacking in the energy and electrical engineering sectors.

By Redaktion Table

Federal Ministry of Justice aims to better protect consumers from over-indebtedness

Germany must implement the EU Consumer Credit Directive by the end of November. This will subject small loans to stricter regulation. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations warns this could lead to more impulse purchases.

By Okan Bellikli

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By Emily Kossak

FCCC: Corridors for foreign journalists narrowing

The number of red lines for foreign journalists in China is increasing. Today, journalists have to expect problems with their investigative work on almost every topic, reports the Foreign Correspondents' Club China.

By Emily Kossak

EU dairy products: China extends anti-subsidy probe

In response to EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, China launched probes into EU dairy products last year. These have now been extended by six months.

By Emily Kossak

Konza City: How Kenya balances China's influence in the smart city

Kenya is building its Konza City smart city project with the support of Chinese investment. Concerns are high that Beijing might use security technology to expand its influence on the continent. However, Kenya is not relying solely on Chinese money.

By David Renke

Hong Kong Journalists Association: Irreversible damage to press freedom

The Hong Kong Journalists Association sees the potential release of publisher Jimmy Lai as nothing more than symbolic politics. The verdict is expected in a few weeks.

By Emily Kossak