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Finn Mayer-Kuckuk

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 20th, 2021

20.05.2021_Edi

Foundations are an essential part of the socio-political network of the free world. It is, therefore, more than astonishing that a passage crept into the CAI investment agreement that leaves China considerable influence over local branches. The uncertainty among those affected is greater than ever – but at least Brussels is trying to mitigate the […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 20th, 2021

Mechanical engineering benefits from rapid recovery

After six years, China has overtaken the USA again as the largest foreign market for German mechanical engineering companies. This is according to data published by the VDMA industry association on Wednesday. The reason for this is also the Covid crisis: While other markets such as France and the USA were still suffering considerably from […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 20th, 2021

Mars rover works and sends pictures

China’s Zhurong Mars rover activated as planned and radioed photos of the Martian surface to Earth. The first images released by the space agency CNSA showed the automated vehicle rolling out of the landing capsule. This was initially followed by a black-and-white photo of a rocky, dusty plain stretching to the horizon of the alien […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 20th, 2021

Xi and Putin seal construction of four new nuclear reactors

The heads of state Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin sealed the construction of four nuclear reactors in Chinese-Russian cooperation. The two leaders attended the ceremony via video, Chinese media reported Wednesday. According to the statement, the Tianwen power plant complex in Jiangsu province and Xudapu in Liaoning will each receive two new units using Russian […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 19th, 2021

19.05.2021_Editorial

Instead of mobile phones, it is now possible to buy EVs in Chinese Huawei stores, as our authors observed. The mobile phone business suffers from American sanctions, while the electronics group wants to make a name for itself as a vehicle supplier. The cars may not be Huawei-branded products, but all the digital technology in […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 19th, 2021

19.05.2021_Dessert

A new theatre building was recently opened in the city of Nantong (Jiangsu Province). Even beyond the well-known metropolises, the country’s culture is dressing itself in increasingly beautiful architecture.

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 19th, 2021

Shenzhen skyscraper shakes ominously

On Tuesday, a Shenzhen skyscraper in the middle of the electronics shopping district of Huaqiangbei business metropolis shook significantly for several minutes. Eyewitnesses reported seeing tea in pots sloshing around in business premises and cartons shifting. People fled in panic before the administration formally evacuated the building. At 292 meters, SEG Plaza is a good […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 18th, 2021

18.05.2021_Dessert

Students in Yongzhou take part in stress management activities before their university entrance exams. Relaxed like this, nothing should go wrong at a prestigious university.

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 17th, 2021

FDP takes pro-Taiwan stance

In its federal elections program, the FDP advocates strengthening Taiwan’s position. The Liberals removed the reference to the “One-China policy” at their party conference on Sunday evening. Instead, they are seeking greater Taiwanese involvement in international organizations. It is “a clear message to Beijing that the breach of international law in the Hong Kong case […]

Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: May 17th, 2021

Zhurong reaches Mars’ surface

The Mars rover Zhurong has landed successfully. On Saturday, the capsule with the research robot reached the surface of the planet, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The Chinese Mars mission was underway for seven months (China.Table reported). Zhurong could transmit the first images and measurement results from the surface as soon as in […]