In the 1950s, the cars of Bremen-based engineer Carl F.W. Borgward were a symbol of the German economic miracle. There was great enthusiasm in 2015 when the Chinese company Foton acquired the brand and announced a new beginning. This dream has now died with the company's bankruptcy.
By Felix Lee
Global direct investment from the People's Republic increased only marginally last year, a team of researchers from the think tank Merics and Rhodium Group reported in a recent study. FDI in Europe is far from previous peaks. New EU rules could further dampen investment appetite.
By Amelie Richter
The State Council of China approved the buildup of six new nuclear power plants in April 2022. The pace of approval has accelerated significantly since 2019, building on the growing maturity of China’s domestic nuclear power technologies. China’s government is now clearly committed to a swift expansion of its nuclear energy capacity and regards nuclear power as an important contribution to achieving energy security while simultaneously reaching its decarbonization goals.
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