In the USA, the import of products manufactured in Xinjiang using forced labor is to be completely banned by law. What can then no longer be imported there will end up on the EU market, human rights organizations warn. The European Parliament has presented its proposal for an import ban.
By Amelie Richter
It appears that China wants to build a naval base in Cambodia. Beijing denies this and claims that the project is merely a modernization of existing facilities. But the strategic advantages of the site perfectly fit China's foreign policy goals.
By Michael Radunski
The import of products manufactured using forced labor in Xinjiang is to be completely banned by law in the United States. Everything that can then no longer be imported there will end up on the EU market, human rights organizations fear. The European Parliament has presented its proposal for an import ban.
By Amelie Richter
After weeks of negotiations, the EU Parliament was supposed to vote on its position on the reform of the European Emissions Trading Scheme yesterday. However, the report was rejected and referred back to the committee that will now have to find new compromises and more solid majorities.
By Lukas Knigge
The revision of the EU's LULUCF Regulation (Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry) aims to set binding targets for natural CO2 storage for the first time. On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted on its position but fell short of the ambitions of the Environment Committee. In the area of burden sharing (ESR), there are to be stricter rules for EU states.
By Timo Landenberger
The end of the combustion engine is drawing closer. A majority of the European Parliament backed the EU Commission's proposal. There is criticism from the EPP Group.
By Stephan Israel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to expand Twitter into a universal app in the style of WeChat. He considers the Chinese model to be the best app in the world. With his version, he would benefit from the worldwide skepticism toward the data leech China.
By Frank Sieren
If the global community wants to achieve its climate targets, carbon dioxide that has already been generated must also be recaptured. However, the technology for this is still expensive. China is not deterred by this and is planning huge plants to capture CO2.
By Nico Beckert
Pictures of 25-year-olds driving a new Porsche or wearing the most expensive couture watches were the norm on China's social media platforms for a long time. Showing off what you have and who you are was considered part of the Chinese dream. Consumption in China offered many opportunities to celebrate one's own individuality, but that is now coming to an abrupt end.
By Ning Wang
The Covid crisis has also affected China's airline industry. It is now facing new challenges: High fuel costs, a weak yuan, and image problems following a plane crash are complicating the recovery. A government aid package is intended to provide relief.
By Christian Domke Seidel
