The European Commission has announced 13 new raw materials projects outside Europe to secure the supply of critical metals and minerals. “We need to reduce our dependencies on all countries – especially some countries like China, on which we are more than 100 percent dependent,” said EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday. “The export […]
The new German government must improve on the China policy of the previous coalition. While that coalition did adopt a solid strategy toward China, it seriously lacked consistent follow-through. The new coalition agreement includes good starting points, but falls short in critical areas.Rightly, the new government notes in its coalition agreement that “the elements of […]
On Wednesday, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) announced a partnership with APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Danish shipping and logistics group Maersk. The collaboration aims to develop and provide after-sales support for advanced battery solutions, particularly for port logistics applications.The companies plan to work closely together under an expanded strategic agreement also signed Wednesday. […]
The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced that it will sign a strategic agreement with China’s Atomic Energy Authority to construct the country’s first subcritical nuclear reactor. According to a report by local news outlet 964media, the project – undertaken in cooperation with China – is primarily aimed at education and […]
The study “The Huawei Saga in Europe Revisited: German Lessons for the Rollout of 6G” analyzes the debate around the role of Chinese telecommunications provider Huawei in the European 5G rollout, with a particular focus on Germany as a key case study. While the EU attempted to deliver a coordinated response through its 5G Toolbox, […]
Left-wing politician Lee Jae-myung has clearly emerged victorious in South Korea’s snap presidential election, with him, the country faces a new China policy. “Relations between South Korea and China have never been so bad,” Lee said before the election. He criticized the foreign policy of his conservative predecessor Yoon Suk-yeol and promised to “stabilize and […]
The EU Member States have voted to largely exclude Chinese medical device manufacturers from access to public tenders in the EU. The decision by the member states in the Trade Barriers Committee was taken on Monday as part of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) and marks the first application of the law adopted in 2022, […]
Xiapu County in Ningde is known for its picturesque coastal landscapes and thriving seaweed industry. The local seaweed harvest is not only economically significant, but also a popular photo opportunity for tourists and photographers. Ningde is one of the primary areas for seaweed cultivation. China is the largest producer of edible seaweed, particularly kelp (昆布) […]
The space mission SVOM (Space-based Multi-band Astronomical Variable Objects Monitor) has officially entered scientific operation following the successful completion of its test phase. SVOM is a joint project of the French space agency CNES and the Chinese space agency CNSA. The goal of the mission is to study gamma-ray bursts – extremely high-energy cosmic phenomena […]
A supposed paragliding wonder from China has come under increasing suspicion of being partly staged: 55-year-old Peng Yujiang had claimed to have been accidentally caught in a thundercloud during a flight on May 24 and thrown some eight kilometers (8,589 meters) into the air. A video showing him iced up between clouds went viral – […]