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Piraeus becomes the head of the dragon

In this series, China.Table analyses China's relations with the EU member states: On the sea route from Asia to Europe, the Greek city of Piraeus is the next European port after the Suez Canal. As China's most important gateway to Europe, it will continue to grow in importance. Beijing is investing billions. Athens is now making a correspondingly confident appearance in Brussels – also to the displeasure of the Americans.

By Frank Sieren

No clear line – the CAI and nuclear power

China is one of the countries that invest the most in nuclear technology. The People's Republic wants to export its technologies abroad, including Europe. But within the EU, there is no unified course on how to deal with the issue of nuclear power. In the CAI, the EU nuclear energy sector is left out, and the decision on whether to use Chinese technology is a national responsibility. China remains closed to foreign investment in the sector. Read more about the impact of the agreement on the European market in our China.Table analyses on the CAI.

By Frank Sieren

Gabriel Felbermayr zur Abkopplung Chinas

An EU Supply Chain Act hits the wrong people

At the EU level, discussions are underway on a supply chain law that could surpass in severity the one planned by the grand coalition in Germany. There is goodwill behind such legislation, but the possible negative consequences for poorer countries are being overlooked. It would make much more sense to directly sanction companies with inadequate social and environmental standards through an EU negative list.

By Redaktion Table