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Palm oil storage tanks, Malaysia. Oil is extracted from the date_like seeds of the oil palm, SE Asia.

Beijing still reluctant about e-fuels

Parts of the German car industry are turning their attention to e-fuels. The Chinese mass market will probably also decide whether this will pay off. The People's Republic first wants to focus on sustainable aviation fuels. This would also benefit cars with combustion engines in the long term. However, there is still no core policy.

By Frank Sieren

Fishing boat at sea Beijing China Copyright: xLianxFeix bji01990096

Deep-sea fishing creates conflicts

A ship accident in the Indian Ocean throws a spotlight on China's extensive fishing activities on the high seas. Irregular practices in particular – so-called IUU fishing – are met with international criticism, not only from environmentalists. And the issue of the deep-sea fishery is also creating new conflict with Washington.

By Jörn Petring

US Dollar vs. RMB – bipolar currency regime possible

The Western Russia sanctions have increased the desire for an alternative to the US dollar in many countries, because they also affect the settlement of foreign exchange transactions. This benefits the Chinese yuan (renminbi) on its way to becoming a global currency.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Der Minarett-Turm der Niu Jie-Moschee mit chinesischen Charakteristika der Hui-Minorität in Peking.

Uncompromisingly Chinese instead of moderately religious

The demolition of a mosque in southern China is turning villagers against the state authorities. The uncompromising enforcement of vague directives from Beijing on the sinicization of religions could encourage Islamist extremism in the country rather than curb it.

By Redaktion Table