China is the undisputed world champion in artificial rainmaking. Capacities are constantly being expanded to mitigate at least the worst consequences of climate change. Neighboring countries fear that they will be deprived of urgently needed rain.
By Redaktion Table
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei warns his employees of the hard times ahead, even though the Shenzhen-based telecommunications group is slowly recovering from the tough US sanctions: Sales are increasing again and new business sectors are gradually beginning to emerge. And so it becomes clear that Ren's appeal is not only directed at his own employees, but also at the rulers in Beijing.
By Frank Sieren
The Bulgarian transitional government wants to resume negotiations with Gazprom, while the pro-Russian forces in the country are gaining strength in the face of inflation and the energy crisis. Bulgaria could leave the European solidarity community after the parliamentary elections in October.
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Three countries for, Germany against: An emotionally charged debate is emerging at the informal Gymnich meeting in Prague. At its core is the question of collective guilt – but there are also signs of a possible compromise: the suspension of the visa agreement with Russia.
By Eric Bonse
The USA has threatened to expel more than 200 Chinese companies unless they finally comply with current audit standards. Now both sides have found a solution. Hong Kong plays a key role in this.
By Redaktion Table
The Beijing artist Brother Nut draws attention to China's environmental problems with art activism. He once formed bricks from Beijing's fine dust. He has now transformed unused telephone booths into crisis telephones for people from the countryside. The interview was conducted by Renxiu Zhao.
By Renxiu Zhao
The Commission plans to present a legislative proposal for a new electricity market design next year. A Commission spokesman confirmed this to Europe.Table. A large-scale consultation is to begin already this fall.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government has been granted permission to give energy-intensive companies a helping hand in the face of rising electricity costs. The industry has been eagerly awaiting approval from Brussels. But how exactly the €27.5 billion will be distributed and whether it will deliver what it promises remains to be seen.
By Lukas Knigge
Hardly any political statement on Taiwan can do without the One-China principle. But all parties to the conflict understand it differently. Most recently, China has successfully continued to impose its interpretation on the United Nations.
By Christiane Kuehl
Contrary to several media reports, Mercedes is not involved in the CATL plant in Hungary – but the German automaker will be the largest customer. In this way, the supply chains are to be diversified and localized. This is part of the Stuttgart company's e-offensive, for which Chinese partners continue to play a critical role. Meanwhile, CATL could face a shortage of skilled labor in Hungary.
By Christian Domke Seidel
