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Yuan climbs the currency ranks

Compared to the US dollar and the euro, only a fraction of international trade is settled in yuan. But the Chinese currency is gaining in popularity – thanks in part to Russia.

By Redaktion Table

221104 -- BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on his official visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2022. CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GERMANY-CHANCELLOR-MEETING CN YaoxDawei PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Scholz seeks middle ground with Xi

Olaf Scholz had the opportunity to break the silence with Xi Jinping in Beijing. He presented Germany's interests and concerns on central issues and found clear words to do so. The vaccine manufacturer Biontech at least received a positive signal.

By Frank Sieren

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Energy ministers argue about gas for households

Europe has to take "immediate" action to be able to fill storage in the winter of 2023/24, the IEA warns. Meanwhile, energy ministers discuss cost allocation for solidarity gas supplies and restrictions on protected customers.

By Manuel Berkel

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Short-term rental: new rules for Airbnb and Expedia

Travelers appreciate the opportunity to spend the night cheaply in private apartments. However, many cities complain about the negative consequences of short-term rental. Now the Commission presents its short-term rental regulatory proposal.

By Corinna Visser

221018 Xi Protest Göttingen
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The legacy of Bridge Man

With his banners on the Sitong Bridge in Beijing, one man has triggered a small but remarkable wave of protests at international universities against the Xi dictatorship. Leaflets also appear in the German city of Goettingen. Opponents and supporters of the protests debate their relevance. But the case of Australian activist Drew Pavlou shows that such actions are indeed a thorn in Beijing's side.

By Marcel Grzanna

FAZ-Scholz-Gastbeitrag
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Scholz explains his motives

In "Five Thoughts," the German Chancellor explains how he sees relations with China. He gives a nuanced explanation of why he is going to Beijing at this particular time. But he also tries to please all sides: the Chinese leadership, the German public, regime critics and businesses.

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Breton: 'Combustion engines have a future beyond 2035'

In an interview with Europe.Table, Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton commits to combustion technology even beyond 2035. He reserves the right to take corrective action if the transformation to electromobility goals are not met.

By Markus Grabitz

Jorgo Chatzimarkakis leitet in Brüssel den Wasserstoff-Verband Hydrogen Europe.
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Chatzimarkakis: '€3 billion can only be the beginning'

The head of the European hydrogen association Hydrogen Europe takes a hard line with EU policy: "Elsewhere, they get the job done while we are still talking about it," he says in an interview with Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz.

By Redaktion Table

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Hydrogen: Germany rebuffed by IPCEI

The European Hydrogen IPCEI was once considered a flagship initiative, but the German industry has a hard time getting approvals in Brussels. The German government now has to look for other funding opportunities for a third of the projects applied for – but this has advantages too.

By Manuel Berkel

NO FRANCE - NO SWITZERLAND: February 12, 2020 : Prof. Carlos Nobre speaks during press conference for the presentation
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Amazon rainforest: Europe bears responsibility through supply chains

Brazil's next president has already greatly reduced deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest once, according to climate scientist Carlos Nobre. Lula could achieve this again. But he will need international support: deforestation-free supply chains, billions in funding, and strict rules to ensure that the money actually benefits the forest.

By Alexandra Endres