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MFR: Criticism of possible levy for companies

According to a draft, the EU Commission wants a levy for companies with an annual turnover of more than €50 million. This is already triggering opposition.

By Till Hoppe

The New Iron Curtain

In his book "Eisiges Schweigen flussabwärts," Zeit correspondent Michael Thumann offers more than a personal account of his journey from Moscow to Berlin. He delves into the shifting currents – and persistent stagnation – within Russia’s political system and its place in the world.

By Florian Keisinger

Marine research: New ship for Shanghai's top university

China is expanding its marine research capacities. The first intelligent ocean-class comprehensive scientific research vessel was delivered in Shanghai on Saturday.

By Marcel Grzanna

Climate action: EU Commissioner urges Beijing to take leading role

EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra encourages China to take more responsibility in the fight against global warming as the country operates an increasing number of coal-fired power plants.

By Marcel Grzanna

China-ASEAN: Free trade 3.0 is approaching

China and the Southeast Asian Association of Nations (ASEAN) have made new progress in the negotiations on the so-called version 3.0 of their free trade area.

By Marcel Grzanna

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By Redaktion Table

Dalai Lama: Litmus test for India-China relations

India's foreign minister will travel to China on Tuesday. Relations between the two countries are slowly improving, but the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is a new source of controversy.

By Marcel Grzanna

Raw materials policy: Green Party call for a change of course in Berlin

China's export controls have been exacerbating the challenges for Germany's industry – especially when it comes to critical raw materials. The Green Party warns of dramatic supply risks.

By Amelie Richter

Ahmetović: 'We should not provoke further conflicts'

Germany should avoid a conflict with China at all costs, says Adis Ahmetović, foreign policy spokesperson for the SPD. He sees Germany as already fully preoccupied with the war in Ukraine, the crises in the Middle East and the trade dispute with the US.

By Angela Köckritz

Trade: China restricts imports of medical technology from the EU

Following Wang Yi's trip to Europe, Beijing announces import restrictions on European medical technology and tariffs on brandy.

By Manuel Liu