Sigmar Gabriel praises the EU for the investment agreement with China on the occasion of the inauguration of the new US President. It is a sovereign signal to America: "We are not for free," he says. Decoupling China, warns the Chairman of the Atlantic Bridge, would be a "massive self-harm" for Europe.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinovac cannot credibly prove the initially assumed effectiveness of its Covid vaccine. This unsettles the population, especially in emerging countries that Sinovac wants to supply.
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Beijing presented a data protection law based on the regulatory principles of the EU. Citizens are to be given more rights vis-à-vis companies. The state, on the other hand, will not relinquish its privileges in data protection.
By Frank Sieren
European companies in China hardly feel the effects of an often called-for decoupling of international supply chains, despite the debates about supply bottlenecks in the pandemic. On the contrary, according to a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China and Merics, companies are continuing to expand their investments.
By Redaktion Table
China's economic growth will pick up speed in 2021. Experts expect the government's new five-year plan to provide incentives for investment, including for foreigners. The focus will be on smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, smart mobility and renewable energies. Beijing also focuses on research cooperation.
By Redaktion Table
