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Cosco Hamburg Vollzug

Cosco takeover: Greens criticize lack of transparency in investment review

Cosco’s acquisition of the Hamburg-based freight forwarding company Zippel is currently under intense scrutiny by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The Green Party has criticized the lack of transparency in communication, claiming that a great deal of information – such as details regarding the potential flow of sensitive data to China – is being kept under wraps.

By Manuel Liu

Security starts early

Security cannot be defined solely in military terms, says former German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul. According to her, development policy is an important component of security. She calls for a firm stance against attempts to discredit development cooperation.

By Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul

Der Astronaut Ulrich Walter nimmt beim Raumfahrtkonzern OHB am «MoonTalk» zur Gründung der «European Moonport Company» zur Entwicklung von Hochtechnologien für den Mond teil.

Security in space: The race for resilient satellites

Spacecraft in geostationary orbit are vulnerable to espionage and, ultimately, to destruction. Low Earth orbit offers greater resilience. However, deploying large-scale systems there requires substantial funding, time and close international coordination – creating a strategic dilemma.

By Ulrich Walter

Learn more about the current security situation in China, the importance of security measures in a rapidly developing society and an outlook on future security challenges and solutions in the Chinese context. China.Table covers various security areas, including national security, cyber security, public security, counter-terrorism, cross-border security issues and much more.