“While European industry has technological excellence in many aspects, Chinese car manufacturers enjoy technological advantages on batteries, software, infotainment systems and development time,” EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
The French leader was able to stall a Latin American trade deal in January. With negotiators again closing in on an agreement, he will struggle to repeat that feat.
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By banking on its technological power, Beijing is seeking to regain the ground lost with European elites following the Covid-19 pandemic. But its support for Russia in the war in Ukraine remains an obstacle, writes Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.
Britain has been drilling off the Scottish coast for generations. But the new Labour government has greener plans.
China will urge a summit of 50 African nations in Beijing this week to take more of its goods, before Western curbs kick in on its exports such as electric vehicles and solar panels, in exchange for more pledges of loans and investment.
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Green tech is stalling because businesses lack confidence that leaders will follow up words with actions
The dollar will decline, Europe will rise, and Asia will nuclearize.
“We must commend China for its leadership in decarbonisation industries,” former French Environment Minister Brice Lalonde said on Wednesday (19 June). “It’s an inspiration and it’s a path that we in Europe must follow.”
As this competition is ultimately a race for progress, wealth and geostrategic influence, its importance for the Continent’s future cannot be overvalued.
Amid arguments over electric cars, cognac and Ukraine, the French president’s dinner with Xi Jinping may not be much fun.
The EU is accelerating its crackdown on what it sees as Beijing’s unfair support for companies that undermine European rivals.
As elections near, industry bosses argue the EU needs to create the right conditions to build a competitive green economy.
Beijing “is not a security threat,” Chinese president tells German chancellor.
If you aren’t sure what the difference is between an anti-subsidy probe and an investigation into foreign subsidies, we’ve got you covered.
Brussels’ new probe into Chinese wind turbines comes as Beijing grabs dominance over global market for solar panels.
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is charged with steering the U.K. to net zero — and may yet land a big promotion from her ally the prime minister.
The Net-Zero Industry Act won’t match the US subsidy splurge, but it will offer incentives to local green tech manufacturers.
Alexander De Croo will seek to balance national and EU interests during his trip to Beijing — amid strained trade ties and tensions around Taiwan’s presidential election.
Technology transfer is a crucial part of helping global south countries respond to climate breakdown, and it should be seen as a fundamental part of “loss and damage.”
A massive investment plan designed to help fight climate change is at risk of being beheaded.
Concerned that excluding Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and other green technologies could slow down the energy transition and raise costs, EU countries on Thursday (7 December) agreed to continue allowing Chinese products for most subsidy progr…
The European Parliament has agreed measures to supercharge domestic green tech — but will find it hard to rival massive foreign investments.
European Commission chief also sheds light on Taiwan shortly before EU-China summit in Beijing.
Biden adviser Heather Boushey urges UK and Europe to increase climate friendly investment to reboot growthGovernments around the world must drastically increase public investment in green technologies to combat global heating and drive sustainable eco…
Brussels is launching a trade probe into Beijing’s EV subsidies. But China still leads the race to go green.
The European Union has not yet fallen behind in the global race for net-zero technologies, despite fears of a loss of competitiveness.
There’s nothing original about the idea that the state of the economy decides elections, but when the cost of energy and food are a concern for most people, a governing party is in serious trouble.
LONDON — An Australian billionaire says he may step back from investing in U.K. green technologies after the government announced new backing for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. Andrew Forrest, an international investor and climate philanthropist, said U.K. government plans to put billions of pounds into CCS meant “putting Britain’s hopes [on] failed technology.” […]
Commission unveiled its annual strategic foresight report, setting out its focus for the coming years.
It might be missions impossible for the man polls say is on track to be Britain’s next prime minister.
