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Nato: China a 'systemic challenge'

NATO has discovered China. For the first time, the People's Republic appears in the final summit declaration. In it, Beijing is called on to show more transparency about its weapons arsenal and to live up to its responsibilities at sea, in cyberspace and in outer space. NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg expresses satisfaction at having brought the 30 states onto a common line vis-à-vis China. But behind the scenes, there are different opinions.

By Amelie Richter

Taishan nuclear power plant: radioactive leak or normal operation?

A report is circulating in the US media that the Taishan nuclear power plant is about to be shut down due to safety problems. China insists that the situation is under control. In fact, radioactive gases are inevitable during reactor operation. However, they should not escape in large quantities into the plant or the surrounding area.

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Green skyscrapers

China's skyscrapers are among the most sustainable in the world. The developers are still primarily state-owned. But now Beijing is forcing private builders to meet higher sustainability standards as well. This will have consequences because most of the world's new skyscrapers are currently built in China.

By Frank Sieren