Chinas neuer Botschafter in den USA setzt mit einer Grußbotschaft an einen Pandabären ein versöhnliches Signal zu Beginn seiner Amtszeit. Doch schon beim Thema Covid-19 wird klar, dass diese personelle Neubesetzung den Ton gegenüber Washington auch verschärfen kann. Im Gegensatz zu Diplomaten demokratischer Systeme genießt Qin jedoch deutlich weniger Spielraum bei seiner Arbeit.
Von Marcel Grzanna
China's new ambassador to the US, Qin Gang, sends a conciliatory signal at the beginning of his term in office with a message of greeting to a panda bear. But when it comes to COVID-19, it becomes clear that this new ambassador is also able to display a fierce attitude towards Washington. After all, unlike diplomats of democratic systems, Qin enjoys considerably less leeway in his work.
Von Marcel Grzanna
China's electric market is growing and growing and growing. Nevertheless, not all electric start-ups make the cut. Some are lost on the way. Reasons are too high costs, management problems or excessive ambitions. Only those who get a grip on all these issues have a chance on the merciless predatory market. In the meantime, the stories of the once highly acclaimed bankrupt companies are sounding more and more like soap operas.
Von Christiane Kuehl
Prague is looking forward wistfully to the departure of the German chancellor, who has personal ties to the neighboring country. Above all, the Czechs will miss Merkel's influence in Brussels. Her successor should therefore be as similar as possible to Angela Merkel.
Von Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is working on a new version of the EU climate aid guidelines. The new rules are to apply from January 2022 and are causing concern in the energy-intensive German industry. Now the German government has reacted and addressed the concerns in its statement. The House of Economics Minister Peter Altmaier sees a considerable need for clarification.
Von Timo Landenberger
The EU Commission's Fit for 55 proposals are an important impetus for the hydrogen market, writes Kurt-Christoph von Knobelsdorff, Managing Director of the National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW GmbH). A solid legal framework is important, he adds.
Von Redaktion Table
