China already has the longest high-speed train network in the world. By 2035, it is set to almost double. At the same time, the debts of the state railroad company are already reaching staggering heights.
By Redaktion Table
Frans Timmermans is not a fan of synthetic fuels in private vehicles. The Commission Vice President wants to exclude e-fuels from the fleet rules for car manufacturers. However, the word from Berlin is that Ursula von der Leyen will push him to present the proposal on e-fuels the Environment Council has called for.
By Markus Grabitz
Solar systems on roofs have great potential for the energy transition. The German government is debating mandatory solar panels for new buildings, and some German states have already introduced similar measures. China has long lagged behind other countries in this respect. But for some years now, the People's Republic has been experiencing a boom. Thanks in part to an innovative pilot program.
By Nico Beckert
Covid and the Ukraine war have left deep scars on the global economy. The US economy is in a slight recession. In the EU, growth is still over 2.5 percent, but there are also signs of a downturn. By comparison, China is in a much better position. A stocktaking.
By Frank Sieren
For days, the Chinese military had simulated an attack on Taiwan. On Wednesday, Beijing officially declared an end to the exercises, but still intends to keep up the pressure. In the meantime, military experts in Washington are simulating a worst-case scenario. Could the island nation defend itself against an invasion with the help of the United States?
By Redaktion Table
With the Secure Connectivity Initiative, the EU plans a sovereign satellite communications network that will also function during crises. But will young, innovative companies also get a chance to participate in the €6 billion project?
By Corinna Visser
The EU must prepare for the total shutdown of Russian gas supplies, says the Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar. This also means that the gas emergency plan would have to be adjusted at short notice if necessary.
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Why is China reacting so harshly to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Among other things, Beijing sees it as a paradigm shift on the part of the US: The historic one-China principle is being deliberately softened. The two sides are thus accusing each other of softening the status quo on the Taiwan Strait.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese EV manufacturer BYD also wants to gain a foothold in Europe. This fall, the brand's cars are to be sold in Germany for the first time. This marks a slow revolution in the domestic market of several premium brands.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Secretary General of the European Parliament, Klaus Welle, will retire in January. Five applications have been received for the post. But the original process to backfill the vacancy is no longer viable. Instead, a package solution could be used, even if it is not a universally popular one.
By Markus Grabitz
