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The EU is getting serious about the Green Deal. The CO2 border adjustment and the expansion of emissions trading, both part of the "Fit for 55" package, are intended to help achieve Brussels' climate goals. Above all, the border adjustment for CO2 emissions will have consequences for the People's Republic of China. Critics from the European metal and aluminium industry are already certain: the People's Republic will find a way around the border adjustment.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese scientists are making rapid progress in the field of laser technology. A beam containing 10,000 times more energy than all the world's power grids combined could create matter and antimatter and help physicists understand the origin of the universe. Another research project has developed a laser technique that can identify hidden objects more than a kilometer away. The technology could bring important advances to autonomous driving.
By Frank Sieren
Liuzhou is teeming with small, colorful electric cars. Models that have often been smiled upon and considered as too simple – but these small electric vehicles are more popular in China than ever before. Mainly because people are able to afford the comparatively inexpensive small electric cars. In this city of millions, however, there are also a number of contributing factors.
By Christiane Kuehl