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UN Covenant: Beijing's envoys sabotage the reappraisal in Geneva

For the past four years, China has failed to fulfill its obligation to report to the UN Social Committee. It is only this week that the country is addressing a list of allegations, particularly from the Tibetans. But China is resorting to vile measures to discredit the allegations.

By Marcel Grzanna

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BMWK wants to modernize Mining Act

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is working on key points to make domestic mining more ecological. The mining industry sees no need for action here – but hopes for faster approval procedures.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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How carbon farming could become a pitfall for climate targets

Without a significant increase in CO2 storage, a climate-neutral Europe is out of reach. The EU Commission focuses primarily on carbon farming and has launched a legal framework for the certification of CO2 sinking capacity. But this is precisely what could jeopardize the goals.

By Timo Landenberger

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China's emissions trading: no impact on the climate

China's emissions trading still has numerous flaws and is no effective climate action instrument. Now the government aims to improve the data collection of corporate emissions. A hard emissions cap and an expansion of emissions trading are not expected before the end of the 2020s.

By Nico Beckert

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Cosco stake in Hamburg: Deal has still not been closed

The acquisition of a stake in the Hamburg container terminal Tollerort by the Chinese Cosco Group has not yet been sealed, even after the decision deadline has expired. Talks about details are still ongoing behind closed doors.

By Christiane Kuehl

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The time of the discontented in the CP has come

Xi Jinping is under pressure – in foreign policy, economically, and socially. There is also growing discontent within the Communist Party. In this situation, Xi goes on the offensive and places the economy above ideology again – at least for now.

By Michael Radunski

Yi Fuxian: Demografie Chinas
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'China will never surpass the USA'

Until now, China was the most populous country in the world. But now the population is declining – and earlier than expected; India is currently surpassing it. In an interview with Felix Lee, demography expert Yi Fuxian explains the consequences for society, the economy and the rest of the world.

By Redaktion Table

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Finance ministers discuss debt reform

Time is running short. As early as March, the heads of state and government are expected to give the Commission direction on reforming the Stability and Growth Pact. At present, however, the positions are still far apart. A meeting of the finance ministers tomorrow is unlikely to change that much.

By Max Mustermann