Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.
By Christiane Kuehl
The two presidents managed to stabilize the tense relations to a certain extent during their meeting. The meeting took place in a decidedly friendly atmosphere. There were also tangible results.
By Michael Radunski
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against naivety in dealing with China. In her speech at the EU Ambassadors' Conference, she gives China just as much time as Ukraine and Israel.
By Redaktion Table
The case of Maximilian Krah, a member of the AfD federal board, sheds light on possible Chinese intelligence activities in Germany. This is not an isolated incident, experts warn. While industrial espionage was the focus for a long time, there have been more recent cases of suspected political influence in Europe and beyond.
By Marcel Grzanna
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
The energy transition in the United States risks to fail due to the slow expansion of power grids. Even in China, large solar and wind power plants could remain without a grid connection for a long time. Power lines are turning into a bottleneck for the energy transition.
By Nico Beckert
