In China, the fear of climate change doesn't translate into activism. Instead, the government offers hope through technological solutions. However, among the population, there remains a lingering diffuse anxiety in the face of extreme weather events, which finds its outlets in other areas.
By Fabian Peltsch
China’s cybersecurity regulator has released a draft document that proposes to ease rules on the export of personal information overseas. The draft document rolls back requirements for companies to undergo certain approval procedures to export data, allowing free cross-border data transfer in certain situations.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China has now become the largest CO2 emitter, yet it refuses to participate in the UN fund for financing climate action in developing countries. The People's Republic intends to allocate funds only through self-managed channels. China's climate financing remains opaque and falls far short of its own commitments.
By Nico Beckert
Internal Market Commissioner Breton speaks of the "end of naivety": The EU Parliament has approved a long-awaited trade tool against economic blackmail. The Commission also presents a list of critical technology that needs to be protected from the People's Republic. No one knows exactly how this is supposed to work.
By Amelie Richter