Communication

Termination rates: Commission launches consultation.

The uniform EU-wide caps on termination rates set in 2020 are up for review. The Commission is asking stakeholders for feedback.

By Corinna Visser

Patricia Nanz: 'We need forms of participation more than ever'

How can science contribute to European self-assurance – and to Europe's ability to act politically? In this interview, EUI President Patrizia Nanz talks about the importance of participatory research and what freedom means in science today.

By Helene Bubrowski

Deep-sea cables: Why the threat to Taiwan is growing

A new submersible cutting device allows deep-sea cables to be cut precisely at depths of up to 4,000 meters. This technology gives China completely new sabotage capabilities. Taiwanese experts in particular are alarmed.

By David Demes

China Perspective: Why Xi finds a new word for friendship with Serbia

Our China Perspective is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about the less than elegant choice of words used by head of state and party leader Xi to invoke his close friendship with Serbia.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Does humor help against the climate crisis?

Joking about something as serious as climate change? Research suggests that humorous communication can raise climate awareness. But climate jokes are unlikely to change behavior.

By Alexandra Endres

Disinformation campaigns with little success

Beijing is also spreading its narratives on Western social media. Especially since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, disinformation campaigns aimed at showing China in a better light have increased on the web. The success, however, has been moderate, as observers note. Nevertheless, they warn of a potential tech dependency of the West.

By Amelie Richter

Beijing approves VPN services by foreign investors

By Ning Wang

Huawei opens innovation center in Helsinki

By Amelie Richter

Under suspicion: Germany investigates Xiaomi smartphones

By Redaktion Table

BSI investigates Lithuania's warning about Chinese smartphones

By Amelie Richter