China has announced a new state-owned company specifically to accelerate the development of nuclear fusion. In addition, a consortium of 25 state-owned companies is to drive the technology forward.
By Redaktion Table
The government of the Netherlands has withdrawn ASML's license to export several machines to China – partly under pressure from the United States. The Hague's export ban would have otherwise come into force later.
By Redaktion Table
After January 3, no more election polls are allowed to be published in Taiwan. Vice President William Lai continues to lead in the last polls ten days before the presidential election.
By Redaktion Table
Manufacturers VW and JAC have started production of their first EV at their joint venture in Anhui's provincial capital. According to the city government, it is intended for export to Europe.
By Redaktion Table
China's market leader, BYD from Shenzhen, sold more electric cars worldwide than any other car manufacturer for the first time in the past quarter. BYD thus overtook the previous leader Tesla from the US.
By Christiane Kuehl
Western governments lure the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer TSMC out of Taiwan by offering large subsidies. In this interview, Taiwanese economist Kristy Hsu explains why it makes sense for the local semiconductor industry to diversify.
By Felix Lee
China urgently must decarbonize its economy to achieve the climate targets it has set for itself. The political course has been set. But it remains to be seen whether companies will be able to keep pace. German companies could benefit.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Democracy activist Tony Chung from Hong Kong has fled to the UK and applied for asylum. Before, was imprisoned for three and a half years.
By Felix Lee
President Xi Jinping presented himself confident at the start of the new year. His speech included internal and external warnings – and increased the pressure on Taiwan ahead of the election.
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has unveiled its first EV, the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi's goal is to become one of the five largest car manufacturers in the next 15 to 20 years.
By Felix Lee
