Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai disappeared after accusing a top Chinese politician of sexual assault. Instead of attempting to resolve the situation, Beijing is cracking down with harsh censorship.
By Redaktion Table
Siemens Mobility plans to sell its subsidiary Yunex, which offers technology solutions for traffic control. In addition to European and American bidders, Chinese tech company Hisense is now also expressing interest. In view of the rapid digitalization of traffic in China, the acquisition would be particularly promising.
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After six years of construction, China has completed its first high-speed railway line with an international connection. It leads to Laos. Elsewhere, however, ambitious railway plans are at a standstill, partly because of the Covid pandemic. But in the future, construction work will resume. The People's Republic wants to draw in neighboring countries with a high-speed train network.
By Frank Sieren
The EU delegation travelled to the climate conference in Glasgow with the declared aim of showing the UN states ways to decarbonise. It was not really successful. And yet some measures, such as the planned border adjustment, are already having an effect. The best example: Turkey.
By Timo Landenberger
The authority opens up a new possibility for member states to promote semiconductor manufacturers. Competition Commissioner Vestager had raised concerns. Experts warn against seeing state aid as a panacea for supply bottlenecks.
By Till Hoppe
"Common prosperity" is currently the main slogan of China's President Xi Jinping. Curbing inequality could significantly shape the country's policies in the coming years. But is Beijing really aiming for a major societal shift? Or are the many speeches about "common prosperity" more an expression of a new populism?
By Nico Beckert
The Chinese pavilion at this year's Expo in Dubai does not shine with innovations. Rather, China is using the world exhibition as a stage to represent its own image.
By Marcel Grzanna
Stephan Woellenstein is probably about to be replaced as Head of Volkswagen Group China. He apparently failed due to bad timing, unrealistic demands by the company and a difficult market. China's press also took note of sale difficulties at VW.
By Redaktion Table
