While Xi Jinping resolutely sticks to his zero-covid strategy on the mainland, Hong Kong is gradually lifting Covid measures. The newly-elected Chief Executive John Lee intends to reopen the international border as quickly as possible. This could soon make it easier to enter the country from Europe than from the People's Republic.
By Redaktion Table
Supplying the population with food is not only a challenge in the lockdown of Shanghai, a metropolis with a population of 25 million. It has been a headache for China's leadership for quite some time. The problem of contaminated farmland is bigger than anywhere else in the world.
By Ning Wang
The Conference on the Future of Europe was intended to work out where and how the EU needs to reinvent or improve itself. After the collection and initial discussion, it's now down to the nitty-gritty: Which proposals from the participatory format will actually be taken into account? Starting today, the focus will be on actual implementation.
By Eric Bonse
The new president of Eurochambres, the umbrella organization of chambers of commerce, warns against imposing new burdens on companies in the current crisis. He is critical of the rapid introduction of the CO2 border adjustment and wants to improve the Supply Chain Act. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the Luxembourger also warns against the consequences of an oil and gas embargo.
By Till Hoppe
After tough wrangling, negotiations in the Environment Committee on the reform of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are to be concluded on Tuesday. It is not yet possible to predict what the agreement will look like. All sides claim to be willing to compromise, but there is little movement on the most contentious points.
By Lukas Knigge
China already has effective tools for dealing with Omicron, says virologist Hendrik Streeck. His advice to the Chinese government: It should once more boost the immunity of the elderly with the existing vaccine. With the booster, the Chinese vaccine also protects "very well" against severe cases. Frank Sieren spoke with Streeck.
By Frank Sieren
According to reports, China's leadership will soon sit down with the country's tech bosses. They are expected to help slow the downturn in the second-largest economy.
By Redaktion Table
The left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon had announced it during the presidential elections: the 70-year-old wants to become prime minister. More quickly than expected, he has now launched a left-wing alliance against President Emmanuel Macron. And power for Mélenchon could put France's pro-European direction in jeopardy.
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In view of the threat of a halt to Russian gas supplies, there is a fierce debate about possible shutdowns of industrial plants. But now, of all things, an important German government support program for energy savings by companies is being delayed.
By Manuel Berkel
The Omicron wave and China's harsh response to it are weighing on virtually all European companies. In a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, nearly every company complains about disrupted supply chains, lack of travel and other problems. They desire a different Covid policy. Impatience is growing.
By Christiane Kuehl
