Despite geopolitical tensions, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina continues its close cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) – and sees this as more than just an exchange between researchers: scientific diplomacy in a politically tense time.“We have excellent contacts with CAS,” Ruth Narmann, Head of the Leopoldina’s International Relations Department, told […]
At the fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) last week, more than 8,000 participants from 97 countries – including heads of government, investors, and representatives of international organizations – discussed the economic future of Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Agreements signed during the forum totaled USD 30.5 billion – a milestone that reflects not only quantitative […]
The study Geopolitical risk and energy markets in China, conducted by researchers from Beihang University, UC Berkeley and Hangzhou Open University, examines the impact of geopolitical risks on China’s energy markets. It focuses specifically on CO2 emission certificates, the Clean Energy Stock Index, the ESG 100 Index, and the Gas and Oil Stock Index. The […]
Turkish logistics firm Pasifik Eurasia Lojistik has signed a new agreement with a subsidiary of China’s state-owned China Railway. The deal is set to significantly expand rail freight traffic between China and Europe via the so-called Middle Corridor, strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries along a trade route that deliberately bypasses Russia.Initially, ten train […]
What apparently began with two scooter riders in Sichuan, who used lotus leaves as makeshift sunshades over their faces, has turned into a viral trend across China. More and more people – whether on bikes or on foot – are turning to the green alternative to beat the summer heat. Because of the long stem […]
Beijing has begun moving its citizens in Iran to safety. On Tuesday, buses carrying Chinese nationals departed the capital, Tehran, heading toward Turkmenistan, the state-run China News Service reported on Wednesday. According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 791 Chinese citizens have so far been brought to safe areas, and more than 1,000 others are […]
President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan on Monday for a three-day visit to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. The high-level meeting with the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will take place in the capital Astana from June 16 to 18. Xi has accepted an invitation from Kazakh President Kassym-Shomart […]
France has taken another step towards curbing fast fashion from retailers like Shein and Temu. Last week, the French Senate unanimously passed a bill against the ultra-fast fashion industry. The initiative, which was passed by the National Assembly in March 2024, aims to counteract the environmental and social impact of cheap and extremely fast-produced fashion.Among […]
The EU and China are continuing their dialogue on environmental policy: on Friday, EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall will host the 10th EU-China Environment Policy Dialogue in Brussels. The high-level meeting will be co-chaired by China’s Minister of Environment, Huang Runqiu. The EU Commission says the talks will focus on a global plastics treaty, the […]
China has reaffirmed its willingness to deepen cooperation with the European Central Bank (ECB) – particularly in reforming the international monetary system. At a meeting in Beijing, Premier Li Qiang told ECB President Christine Lagarde that “against a backdrop of growing resistance to globalization, only cooperation can bring mutual benefits. ” Both sides should promote […]
