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How China's energy expansion concern us

China is the world's largest emitter of CO2 and the largest investor in renewable energies. The huge solar and wind energy expansion in particular is shifting the balance.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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ASML: Why the Netherlands tightens equipment export restrictions

The Netherlands is tightening export controls on the export of cutting-edge immersion lithography systems for chip production from market leader ASML to China. Beijing criticized this decision on Sunday. Meanwhile, China is buying chip machines elsewhere.

By Christiane Kuehl

Climate fraud: Why Germany rejected CO2 certificates in eight cases

For months, the German Environment Agency has been investigating irregularities regarding climate certificates issued by international companies in China – which also involve local suppliers, buyers and auditors. In eight cases, it suspended certificates for alleged emission reductions.

By Bernhard Pötter

Hungary: CRRC builds locomotive plant

The cooperation between Acemil and the Chinese state railroad CRRC could now also result in a plant in Hungary. This would allow CRRC to avoid EU regulation.

By Amelie Richter

Africa-China summit: How Xi wins African leaders over

African governments wish to improve their relations with China in their favor. The Middle Kingdom also wants to do just that. In the end, African countries are primarily interested in loans. And that is precisely what Xi Jinping promised.

By Andreas Sieren