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China struggles to reach climate targets: Companies are supposed to use more renewables Germany accuses Temu of manipulative purchasing incentives
Newsdesk Published: April 9th, 2024

Germany accuses Temu of manipulative purchasing incentives

Following allegations of manipulative purchasing incentives, the German government insists on consistent action against the Chinese online marketplace Temu. “Games, wheels of fortune, discount countdowns, etc. suggest incredible discounts and bargains,” Consumer Protection State Secretary Christiane Rohleder told the German Press Agency in Berlin. “Temu is constantly creating new purchasing incentives.”There is an entirely new […]

Research cooperation recommendations are worthless without China expertise
Tim Gabel Published: March 26th, 2024

Research cooperation recommendations are worthless without China expertise

The German government’s China strategy emphasizes the need to expand China expertise in Germany. Remarks made by Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, who suspects that the Communist Party is behind every researcher, show that there is plenty of room for improvement in the government’s own China expertise. Such statements are tendentious and risk suggesting a generalized […]

Personnel 06.08.2024 new
Finn Mayer-Kuckuk Published: August 6th, 2024

Personnel 06.08.2024 new

Liu Yongzhuo and Qin Liyong have been removed from their positions as Executive Directors at EV manufacturer Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group. The decision marks a significant change in the company’s management. Evergrande New Vehicle is part of the insolvent Evergrande Real Estate Group.

Niger: China’s non-interference doctrine under pressure
Arne Schütte Published: July 12th, 2024

Niger: China’s non-interference doctrine under pressure

The China-built and financed Niger-Benin oil pipeline tests the People’s Republic’s foreign policy doctrine of non-interference. A rebel group demanding the return of deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum severely damaged the pipeline and disrupted its operation. The rebels stated that their attack aimed to force Niger’s Chinese partners to end their oil business with the […]

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