Um rund 30 Prozent ist der Preis pro Tonne CO2 im Emissionshandelssystem (ETS) seit Beginn des Krieges in der Ukraine gesunken. Der Krieg scheint dabei allerdings nur der Auslöser des Preisabsturzes zu sein. Die längerfristigen Ursachen liegen woanders.
Von Lukas Knigge
It is Beijing's biggest annual political event: More than 2,000 delegates form the plenum of the National People's Congress (NPC), which convenes starting Saturday. It is the stage for major policy decisions and key draft laws. The prime minister's speech provides clues about the focus of China's future policies. Xuewu Gu, Chair of Political Science at the University of Bonn, explains to Christiane Kuehl why economic policy will be again at the heart of the People's Congress – despite the tense situation.
Von Christiane Kuehl
A report suggests that there was collusion between Moscow and Beijing in advance of the war on Ukraine. Chinese officials allegedly asked Russian counterparts to delay their attack until the Winter Olympics were over. China rejects this as a false accusation. The delayed evacuation of Chinese nationals in Ukraine also raises questions. Some points speak for, some against Beijing's complicity.
Von Amelie Richter
