China has officially decided to extend its emissions trading system to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors. However, to ensure a smooth transition and a lack of upper caps, the ETS will not significantly reduce emissions in the near future.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Trade Commissioner is trying to avert Trump's tariffs at the last minute. The Chinese leadership is aware of the EU's woes and is unlikely to make any concessions.
By Amelie Richter
With the RealTime Mandarin newsletter, Andrew Methven provides in-depth insights into China's current online debates as well as real-life Chinese lessons. The Briton once discovered his fascination for the country and language on a road trip through China.
By Redaktion Table
The US has imposed new sanctions against Iran, targeting a Chinese "tea pot" refinery for the first time. These independent refineries play a key role in importing Iranian oil, which Washington criticizes as a source of funding for Tehran.
By Amelie Richter
Since taking office as leader of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping has had schoolchildren cramming Marxist teachings. Some observers consider the communist fuss to be a facade. However, renowned sinologist and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warns that Xi's ideology must be taken seriously.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The profile of Chinese investments in Europe has largely shifted – away from company takeovers and infrastructure stakes towards building new production facilities. However, the political debate often fails to adequately discuss what conditions should be attached to such investments.
By Leonardo Pape
Europe is not well enough equipped for economic disputes with Russia, China or the new Trump administration, write the authors of a study. They propose a new network of authorities to coordinate the monitoring of sanctions, for example.
By Till Hoppe
In its election manifesto, the CDU/CSU announced plans to establish "a network for independent China studies." However, independent China studies have existed for a long time, writes Merle Groneweg. The employee of the "China Competence Training Center" and the HU Berlin argues that China competence in Germany should not be reinvented every three years.
By Leonardo Pape
Climate action hardly plays a role at the National People's Congress. The Chinese government's Work Report mentions very few new climate targets. Analysts say that Beijing is currently not focusing on lowering emissions.
By Nico Beckert
China's CO2 emissions rose by 0.7 percent in 2024. The People's Republic is in danger of missing an important climate target.
By Nico Beckert
