The global economy is characterized by growing uncertainty, and European companies in China are right in the middle of it. A local survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows the extent to which geopolitical tensions between the USA and China are now also affecting European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well prepared.
By Lukas Knigge
A study has compared the educational strategies of China and India and their influence on economic development: While China successfully focused on broad primary education, India focused on its elite – with far-reaching consequences.
By Katrin Klein
Abandoned oil and gas wells and coal mines cause high methane emissions, as a new IEA report shows. Worldwide, emissions of greenhouse gases are at a constantly high level, although many countries and companies have promised countermeasures.
By Nico Beckert
China has lifted sanctions against four MEPs. However, former parliamentarians and actors such as Merics are still on the sanctions list. There is also criticism of a lack of transparency on the part of the EU Parliament leadership.
By Amelie Richter
The port of Guangzhou, South China's largest shipping hub, opened a direct route to the Peruvian mega port of Chancay on Tuesday.
By Katrin Klein
China has approved the construction of ten new nuclear reactors and is maintaining its rapid expansion course. The People's Republic can build nuclear power plants more cheaply than Western countries. But even in China, there are frequent delays.
By Nico Beckert
Fearing propaganda and espionage, Taiwan has stepped up its crackdown on citizens who illegally possess Chinese passports. China's state media has already responded.
By Ning Wang
China has announced an improvement to the departure tax refund policy. Under the motto "Buy now, refund now", VAT will be refunded directly upon purchase and not on leaving the country.
By Ning Wang
The tree-planting campaigns of the Chinese leadership receive widespread attention in the state media. Within an opaque system, such symbolic acts shed light on political power dynamics. Their ecological impact, however, is questionable.
By Leonardo Pape
At a bilateral meeting, South Korea expressed concern about a Chinese steel structure off the west coast of the Korean peninsula. The background to this are territorial disputes.
By Ning Wang
