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As the Sino-American trade war approaches its fourth year, there is ample evidence to show that both sides have been harmed by the tit-for-tat exchange of protectionist measures. But, far from spelling an end to globalization, the conflict may have laid the foundation for an even more robust world trading system.
By Redaktion Table
Mihrigul Tursun, an Uyghur woman, returns to China from her adopted country Egypt in 2015 to present her newborn triplets to her family. The trip turns into a nightmare. She was detained in the People's Republic for three years. Speaking with China.Table, the 32-year-old talks about her wish for the world to boycott the Winter Olympics and her belief that Germany will live up to its own standards. Marcel Grzanna spoke with Tursun.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU has placed decarbonization at the top of its agenda to fight climate change. To this end, it has put together the "Fit for 55" climate package. One of the main pillars of this package is emissions trading – and the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It is still at the planning phase. The EU is wrestling with the details. But one thing is clear: CBAM could hit China particularly hard.
By Ning Wang
The IOC defends the awarding of the Winter Olympics to Beijing with tooth and nail. Even warnings from IT experts about security holes in the My2022 registration system are shrugged off by the sports federation headed by the German Thomas Bach. The Olympic Sports Confederation only advises its athletes to delete the app immediately after their return from China.
By Marcel Grzanna
Walmart has been reprimanded by Chinese authorities for alleged cybersecurity law violations. The timing is no coincidence. Like other Western companies, the US retailer is facing pressure from Beijing over its refusal to sell products coming from Xinjiang.
By Frank Sieren