Beijing wants the plan to help address the consequences of a rapidly aging population. The aim is to strengthen the weak social safety net and indirectly boost domestic consumption.
By Manuel Liu
The medical technology industry is calling for greater involvement in planning processes, crisis teams, and exercises in order to ensure that the healthcare system is well prepared for crises and defense situations.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
One year after Trump’s inauguration, US–Africa policy has changed fundamentally. Recently, relations have often been marked by tensions. Nevertheless, Trump is systematically implementing his change of course.
By David Renke
Chinese cities are beginning to enshrine personal weight management in law to counter the country’s rising obesity rates. Measures include regulating public food and exercise offerings.
By Yi Ling Pan
Smoking will soon be banned on the beach, in parks, at schools, bus stops and sports facilities in France. The measure aims to protect children and reduce the number of smokers in the country.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission’s work program does not include the Tobacco Tax Directive. Nevertheless, 15 member states are pressing Ursula von der Leyen to present a proposal as soon as possible. Among the signatories is Germany’s new Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil.
By Markus Grabitz
China's pharmaceutical market is plagued by bribery and price fixing. In 2020, the government introduced a review system. Now it will be revised.
By Emily Kossak
The EU Commission has introduced the Critical Medicines Act to prevent medicine shortages and to make itself less dependent on China.
By Redaktion Table
China announced plans to boost its food production. Demand for eggs, meat and milk in particular is growing.
By Emily Kossak
China plans to contain future pandemics with more special teams. Corresponding laws on epidemic prevention have already been presented.
By Fabian Peltsch
