Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.
By Timo Landenberger
The German government often takes too long to position itself on EU projects – and thus gambles away influence in Brussels. The reasons lie deep in the tectonics of the Berlin government apparatus. Berlin now wants to do better with the Green Deal.
By Till Hoppe
Three Canadians have been caught up in the geopolitical maelstrom surrounding the possible extradition of Vancouver-based Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the US. They are currently held in custody in China. Two tough sentences were handed down this week. Relations between Canada and China are at an all-time low – as the verdict of Meng's extradition trial draws near.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's youth is seeking their freedom in music, consumption and the entertainment industry. Kris Wu, China's Justin Bieber, is one of the big stars of the pop scene with millions of followers on Weibo. Now, Wu faces allegations of sexual misconduct. China's authorities are fond of using such allegations to their advantage. With new rules of conduct for actors and celebrities, they are narrowing the space for personal freedom and prosperity in culture.
By Ning Wang
The US rating agency S P sees China's crackdown on its tech giants as an opportunity to put the country's economic growth on a healthier footing, greater competition, and increase the diversity of companies. Other Western tech analysts share a similar view and speculate that the interests of Beijing and Western nations in the tech giants are not so different after all.
By Frank Sieren
In the course of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing is carrying out tens of thousands of projects abroad. China's global infrastructure project is regularly criticized for human rights abuses. A new study by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre has now compiled 679 allegations against China and its companies.
By Nico Beckert
The new IPCC report makes it clear: A serious rise in temperature can only be prevented by great efforts. EU parliamentarians call for consequences for the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to achieve military superiority over the USA. The West should take this ambition very seriously, warns military expert Zhao Tong in our interview. In Hong Kong, the results of China's rearmament are already clear to see: The U.S. no longer dares to intervene. This will also have consequences for Taiwan, explains Zhao in an interview with Fabian Kretschmer in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese and US scientists have used artificial intelligence to catalog ancient Chinese texts in a database. The technology helps to identify tens of thousands of forgotten characters to make them readable for today's readers. The effort is paying off by making Chinese classics accessible to millions.
By Frank Sieren
The DSA is to be passed by the end of 2021, but some basic issues are being disputed. The "basic law for the Internet" contains much of the DNA of the German Network Enforcement Act – and thus comparable problems. The platforms have long since taken new paths.
By Redaktion Table
