Energiewende: Chinas Emissionen stagnieren trotz Wirtschaftswachstum
Der Ausstoß klimaschädlicher Gase in China zeigt einen Abwärtstrend. Seit fast zwei Jahren sind die Emissionen nicht mehr angestiegen. Das liegt vor allem am Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien.
US-Cyberchef fordert Europa zur Tech-Allianz auf
Trumps Cyberpolitik zwingt Europa zur Wahl: US- oder China-Tech-Stack. Die Souveränität des alten Kontinents ist Thema der Münchner Cyber-Sicherheitskonferenz.
Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say
Conservationists estimate coal exported from expanded mine to release CO2 equivalent of about half Australia’s annual carbon footprint Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has approved the expansion of a Queensland coalmine that will clear habitat for threatened koalas and greater gliders and add further fuel to the climate crisis, conservationists say. The extension of the Middlemount mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin – jointly owned by US company Peabody and China-owned Yancoal – would see about 85m tonnes of coal exported over 24 years. Continue reading...
Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings
"You absolutely have to have a plan to compete with SpaceX on price."
EU plant Binnenmarkt-Offensive gegen USA und China
Die EU will Bürokratie abbauen, Investitionen erleichtern und Europas Wirtschaft wettbewerbsfähiger machen. Doch bei der Finanzierung zeichnet sich Streit ab, vor allem über die mögliche Aufnahme gemeinsamer Schulden.
Digitales Stalking: „Er wusste immer genau, wo ich war“
Wo sie hingeht, was sie tippt: Über eine Spionage-App auf dem Mobiltelefon bekommt der Stalker alles mit. – Alle Rechte vorbehalten Foto: Timon Studler / Unsplash, Ortsmarker: Imago / ZoonarAikos Ex-Partner verwanzt ihr Handy. Er kann sehen, was sie liest, was sie tippt, wo sie ist. Er lauert ihr immer wieder auf und verfolgt sie bis nach China. Dieser Fall zeigt, wie invasiv und bedrohlich frei verfügbare Spionage-Apps sind.
Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions
Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.
Japan: Behörden beschlagnahmen Fischerboot aus China und nehmen Kapitän fest
Ein chinesisches Schiff war laut Japans Fischereibehörde vor der Küste des Landes unterwegs und wollte vor einer Kontrolle fliehen. Das Fischerboot wurde daraufhin festgesetzt.
New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel
The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.
Meer voR Nagasaki: Japan beschlagnahmt chinesisches Fischerboot
Japans Fischereibehörden haben ein chinesisches Fischerboot vor der Küste von Nagasaki beschlagnahmt und den Kapitän festgenommen, der versucht haben soll, einer Kontrolle zu entkommen.
C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military
The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army.
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic waters amid rift with Beijing
Japan’s fisheries agency said the vessel failed to comply with an order to stop. The incident comes weeks after a row between China and Japan over Taiwan Authorities in Japan have seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain in a move that is likely to inflame an ongoing diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing. The seizure, which occurred on Thursday about 170km from the south-western port city of Nagasaki, came after the skipper refused an order to stop for an onboard inspection, according to media reports. Continue reading...
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic zone amid Beijing rift
Japan says vessel failed to comply with order to stop, with incident coming weeks after row with China over Taiwan Authorities in Japan have seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain in a move that is likely to inflame an ongoing diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing. The seizure, which occurred on Thursday about 105 miles (170km) from the south-western port city of Nagasaki, came after the skipper refused an order to stop for an onboard inspection, according to media reports. Continue reading...
Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan's territorial waters, authorities say.
Neue Waymo-Robotaxis Ojai besser für schlechtes Wetter geeignet
Waymo hat die 6. Generation seiner Robotaxis, die Ojai, vorgestellt, die speziell für schlechtes Wetter optimiert sind. Die neuen Minivans aus China verfügen über verbesserte Kameras und Sensoren, die eine geringere Anzahl an Sensoren erfordern sollen.
Volksbefreiungsarmee: Die CIA sucht unzufriedene chinesische Soldaten
Nach Säuberungen in der Volksbefreiungsarmee setzt die CIA auf Frust in der Truppe. Mit einem fiktiven Video will sie Informanten gewinnen.
Volksbefreiungsarmee: Die CIA sucht unzufriedene chinesische Soldaten
Nach Säuberungen in der Volksbefreiungsarmee setzt die CIA auf Frust in der Truppe. Mit einem fiktiven Video will sie Informanten gewinnen.
Warum deutsche Mittelständler Produktion nach China verlagern
Die Konkurrenz aus China fordert den deutschen Mittelstand auch technologisch heraus. Heimische Standort-Sorgen führen dazu, dass Firmen Produktion nach Fernost verlagern. Von Axel John.
Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?
The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious software that comes pre-installed on many Android TV streaming boxes. Both the FBI and Google say they are hunting for the people behind Badbox 2.0, and thanks to bragging by the Kimwolf botmasters we may now have a much clearer idea about that.
Authorities Intercept Millions in Fake Banknotes and Coins Across Europe, US
<p>Europol <a href="https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/eur-12-billion-in-counterfeit-cash-stopped-in-postal-operation">said</a> Wednesday that authorities from 18 countries seized an estimated 1.2 billion euros ($1.43 billion) in counterfeit currency in a six-month operation targeting criminal networks that distributed fake banknotes and coins through postal services.</p><p>The operation, led by Austria, Portugal and Spain and carried out between June and November 2025, intercepted more than seven million counterfeit items, including 4.8 million euros, $2.3 million, 23,302 pounds and 4,800 Swiss francs. More than 90 percent of the fake currency originated in China, the agency said.</p><p>Romanian officials alone seized over 4.8 million altered-design euro banknotes and dismantled a storage site holding more than 223,000 counterfeit notes, while additional actions in Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States uncovered more than 220,000 fake coins in multiple currencies.</p><p>The coordinated crackdown, involving customs and police agencies across Europe and the U.S., has triggered 70 new investigations, Europol added.</p>
‘Wake-up call’ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China
Christos Flessas detained in case seen as exposing Beijing’s strategy of infiltrating western military and security services A Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been detained pending trial after appearing before a military judge in a case that is seen as exposing Beijing’s determination to infiltrate Europe’s security and intelligence services. Surrounded by armed escorts, a squadron leader identified as Col Christos Flessas emerged from the court late on Tuesday after giving testimony for more than eight hours. Continue reading...
Luxus-Strategie: Mercedes-Benz lenkt ein
Der Gewinn von Mercedes-Benz ist drastisch gesunken. Die Gründe liegen vor allem in China und den Vereinigten Staaten. Der Autobauer reagiert mit einer Anpassung der Strategie. Von G. Hensolt und T. Faißt.
Mercedes: Gewinn 2025 um knapp die Hälfte eingebrochen
Mercedes-Benz schließt das vergangene Jahr mit schlechten Zahlen. Zölle und der intensive Wettbewerb in China haben den Gewinn einbrechen lassen. Der Autobauer setzt auf ein Sparprogramm.
New EU report urges more aggressive action against transnational repression
The report cites ICIJ’s China Targets investigation and calls for improved coordination across the bloc.
Nexperia: Gericht ordnet Ermittlungen zu Misswirtschafts-Vorwürfen an
Um den niederländischen Chiphersteller Nexperia tobt ein Kampf zwischen dem chinesischen Mutterkonzern und dem europäischen Management. Ein Gericht hat nun eine Untersuchung angeordnet. Diese könnte sich hinziehen.
US Bars Palau Senate Leader Over Alleged China Ties
The U.S. barred the president of Palau’s Senate from entering the country over allegations he accepted bribes to promote the interests of China’s government and criminal figures.
CCTV video captures moment sinkhole swallows road in Shanghai
CCTV video captured the moment a huge sinkhole swallowed part of a busy road in Shanghai, China on Wednesday.
Beijing’s backtrack on Xinjiang detention camps spurred by ICIJ investigation, research finds
Academic research shows that investigative reporting, NGO advocacy, and scholarly scrutiny pushed Chinese authorities from denial to dismantling parts of their mass detention system for Uyghurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What recent advancements has China made in rocket technology?
China is reportedly improving its capabilities in booster landings, as highlighted in recent rocket reports.
Q:What is the focus of the EU's planned market offensive?
The EU is planning a market offensive aimed at countering competition from both the USA and China.
Q:What action did Japan take regarding a Chinese fishing boat?
Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat operating within its economic waters amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.
Q:What environmental concerns are associated with the Qld coalmine expansion?
Scientists have raised concerns that the approved coalmine expansion in Queensland will clear habitats and exacerbate the climate crisis.
Q:What was the outcome of Japan's seizure of a Chinese fishing boat?
The Japanese authorities confiscated a Chinese fishing boat and detained its captain during the operation.