China is working on aircraft reaching speeds of more than 7,000 km/h. As early as 2030, the state wants to operate an entire fleet of such hypersonic aircraft, capable of transporting ten passengers to any place on earth in less than two hours. The technology is also gaining military significance since hypersonic weapons are not detectable by existing defense systems.
By Frank Sieren
The EU Commission presented its "Fit for 55" climate protection package in July. The introduction of a new Emissions Trading System (ETS) for road transport and buildings is particularly controversial. The plans have few supporters beyond the CDU and the auto industry, says Luxembourg's Energy Minister Claude Turmes in an interview with Charlotte Wirth.
By Charlotte Wirth
Working from nine in the morning to nine at night, six days a week: this is the work culture of big tech companies, known in China as "996". But 996 has come under criticism. As pressure from both the public and regulators increases, changes are now on the horizon.
By Redaktion Table
Strengthening sovereignty, breaking up monopolies, promoting artificial intelligence: Europe's new digital policy is pursuing many goals at once. To this end, data law is also to be modernized – and create entirely new markets.
By Falk Steiner
No other German ex-politician is more intensively involved in China than Rudolf Scharping. In an interview with Frank Sieren, Scharping pleads for "realism tied to our values" when it comes to dealing with China. They no longer slavishly follow Marxism-Leninism and have made enormous social progress. At the same time, none of the global challenges would be solved in a satisfactory way without involving China. This is why Scharping called for swift ratification of the EU's CAI investment agreement with the People's Republic.
By Frank Sieren
The production of Semiconductor requires hundreds of different chemicals and materials. China also wants to localize this part of the chip value chain – and is spending a lot of money to do so. But unexpected problems are emerging.
By Christiane Kuehl
Delivery drivers of meal delivery services are to receive better working conditions and higher wages. In this, the Chinese government wants to counteract the exploitation of supposed freelancers by tech companies. Authorities are now making an example of market leader Meituan to show how legal relationships between providers and its drivers are to be redefined in the future – and are thus following trends in other countries.
By Frank Sieren
Chinese tech stocks recovered on Thursday. But investors remain skeptical whether the worst is over. Beijing announced its intention to further regulate the sector with a major campaign over the next six months.
By Redaktion Table
"New Democratic Revolution"? "Remaining true to original aspirations"? These phrases made by the Chinese Communist Party often carry a different meaning than they suggest. China experts strive to decipher China's web of phrases; after all, they shed light on future policy. Xi Jinping has become particularly adept at twisting words – and many Western politicians fall for it without even realizing it.
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US President Joe Biden is bringing America's soldiers stationed in Afghanistan back home. The withdrawal is to be completed by the end of August. And a new player is already making its move. China wants to use the resulting vacuum for its own benefit.
By Michael Radunski
