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The minister, the tycoon and the 'Big Fund'

Beijing has long been aware of the vulnerability of its chip industry. The USA, South Korea and Taiwan are clearly superior. China is making massive investments to catch up and, in the best case, become fully independent. But a corruption scandal is now shaking the industry. At the heart of it is the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund.

By Redaktion Table

Bernd Lange: 'Then there will be no more cooperation'

The chairman of the trade committee in the European Parliament warns China of the consequences of an attack on Taiwan. However, the geopolitical tensions situation gave trade policy new momentum, says the SPD politician in an interview with Amelie Richter and Till Hoppe. He expects several new deals.

By Till Hoppe

Autonomes Fahren Deeproute.ai

First ever regulations for free autonomous driving

Shenzhen is the first city to ever permit autonomous driving on its roads and to regulate it accordingly: In the event of an accident, the operator of the vehicle will be held liable, not the manufacturer. With its population of 20 million, Shenzhen is one of the world's most densely populated cities, making it a pioneer for a nationwide regulation that is currently being drawn up in parallel in Beijing.

By Frank Sieren

Bernd Lange

'In Washington, the main focus is on anti-China policy'

The EU Parliament is officially still in its summer recess. For the start in September, Bernd Lange, Chair of the Committee on International Trade, has a packed to-do list: The EU supply chain law is taking shape, and the EU Commission's proposal for a marketing ban on products made with forced labor is expected. In December, the trade committee will travel to Taiwan. Amelie Richter and Till Hoppe spoke with Lange.

By Amelie Richter

Silke Stremlau redet im Interview über nachhaltige Investitionen

'90 percent of the way is still ahead of us'

The market for sustainable investments is growing rapidly, but it needs a better framework, says Silke Stremlau. She has been chair of the German government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Council since this summer. She believes the EU taxonomy is the right approach – but it still has fundamental flaws, as she explains in an interview with Leonie Düngefeld.

By Leonie Düngefeld

How Chinese is Mercedes?

The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.

By Markus Grabitz

Taiwan and USA head toward trade agreement

The situation surrounding Taiwan's status quo is not calming down. Starting next month, Taipei is holding formal trade talks with the US. The negotiations are primarily of political significance: True free trade is currently unthinkable for the US. However, a cooperation agreement would strengthen Taiwan's position as an independent player.

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China Hitzwelle künstlicher Regen

Heat wave keeps grips provinces tightly

Due to power rationing, production lines of large industrial plants in parts of China are once again at a standstill. After last year's energy crisis, renewed power cuts are to be prevented by all means. But even China's powerful Communist Party can do nothing against the persistent drought and the failure of hydroelectric power plants. On the contrary, past failures are now becoming apparent.

By Nico Beckert

How Chinese is Mercedes?

The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.

By Markus Grabitz