The Foreign Minister's aborted trip to Oceania was intended to bind the Pacific states more closely to the EU in climate and security policy. Annalena Baerbock nevertheless wants to stick to her strategy, she tells Table.Media: Offer the island states alternatives to Beijing, keep promises, put more countries financially under obligation and limit the use of CCS technology as much as possible at COP28.
By Bernhard Pötter
In January, China became one of the first countries to present extensive regulations against deepfakes. These regulations stipulate that video and image forgeries, for example, deceptively imitating real-life politicians, must be clearly labeled. Many now see China as a pioneer. However, the fight against increasingly sophisticated technology is turning into an arms race between companies and regulators.
By Fabian Peltsch
In its first China strategy paper, the German government addresses the problems in its relations with Beijing more clearly than before. At the same time, it pledges to coordinate closely with EU partners. Both aspects are well received in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
Climate policy plays an important role in the German government's first China strategy. Germany faces a dilemma: On the one hand, the federal government wants to encourage China to be more engaged in climate action. On the other hand, it wants to reduce dependence on green technology imports from China. So, how can both goals be achieved simultaneously – more cooperation and more independence?
By Nico Beckert
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
