Beijing's master plan: The southern Chinese island paradise of Hainan is to be transformed into a high-tech location with an attached free trade zone. Tax breaks, special permits for the use of medicines, and high-tech settlements are intended to attract investors. However, the island is still sparsely populated and is financed through tourism. Bankruptcies and corruption scandals have accompanied the development of the region.
Von Frank Sieren
Das Ranking der "grünen Milliardäre" von Bloomberg wird von Chinesen dominiert. Die Anteilseigner der E-Auto-, Batterie- und Solarhersteller profitieren vom Boom bei nachhaltigen Investitionen. Doch Vorsicht ist geboten: Große Teile des "grünen Vermögens" basieren auf massiv gestiegenen Börsenkursen.
Von Nico Beckert
The National Security Law for Hong Kong is unprecedented in its global reach. Lawyers speak of a "seed of fear" that is sowed abroad. Among those targeted is former Danish Culture Minister Uffe Elbaek, who helped a democracy activist flee Hong Kong.
Von Marcel Grzanna
The number of flying hours of Chinese drones increased by more than 30 percent in the past year. They are increasingly used in agriculture, environmental protection and parcel delivery. However, unclear legislation is still holding back development. Demand for combat drones made in China is also growing, especially in non-democratic states.
Von Frank Sieren
Das Nationale Sicherheitsgesetz für Hongkong ist beispiellos in seiner globalen Reichweite. Juristen sprechen von einem "Keim der Furcht", der damit im Ausland gesät wird. Ins Visier geraten ist unter anderem der frühere dänische Kulturminister Uffe Elbaek, der einem Demokratie-Aktivisten zur Flucht aus Hongkong verholfen hat.
Von Marcel Grzanna
