China's CO2 emissions have been falling for four quarters. The Covid pandemic and the real estate crisis are curbing economic growth. Provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs. Carbon-heavy industries announce new climate plans. The largest emitter could soon reach its emission peak – and urgently so in order to meet the Paris climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?
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The just-concluded 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China revealed that, for President Xi Jinping, foregone economic growth is a necessary price to pay for national security. And it is clear from who will surround him at the top of the Party in the coming years where he believes the main threat to China lies.
By Experts Table.Briefings
