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German Social Democrats: Hakverdi remains China rapporteur.

Metin Hakverdi will remain the SPD parliamentary group's China rapporteur in the new legislative period. He is a fierce critic of uneven economic dependencies.

By Marcel Grzanna

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IMO: Turning away from fossil fuels – eventually.

The IMO's strategy to decarbonize shipping will only lead to a move away from fossil fuels in the medium term. This is the conclusion of a recent assessment.

By Fritz Vorholz

Extreme weather: Stronger hurricane season expected.

We could be in for a strong hurricane season this year. Many connections to the climate crisis are not yet scientifically clear.

By Lisa Kuner

Climate change: Natural hazards cost EUR 5.7 billion last year.

The debate about compulsory insurance for damage caused by natural hazards is being revived: According to the insurance industry, the cost of repairing storm damage amounted to EUR 5.7 billion last year.

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Heat action day: More protection required in cities.

Environmental associations, health organizations and engineers agree: The population must be better protected against heat.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Sino-French satellite project: SVOM begins operation.

The SVOM mission, a collaboration between France and China, focuses on one of the universe's most energetic phenomena: gamma-ray bursts. The satellite has recently been in operation and is already providing the first data from the early days of the cosmos.

By Amelie Richter

Trade war: Beijing warns USA against maintaining its current course.

China hits back: The US government is accused of undermining the tariff deal reached in mid-May. The US wants a phone call between Trump and Xi.

By Emily Kossak

South China Sea: Philippines signal renewed willingness to talk.

The Philippine Foreign Minister has once again signaled his willingness to enter into diplomatic talks with China – on the condition that these do not compromise the sovereignty of the Philippines.

By Emily Kossak

PLA: Former top military official Xu Qiliang passes away.

The former deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission died in Beijing on Monday. He was 75 years old.

By Emily Kossak