The expansion of green energy continues at a record pace in China. Last year, solar and wind power equivalent to approximately 320 nuclear reactors were installed. This year, it could be even more, as companies are now rushing to connect new electricity before a new five-year plan takes effect.
BusinessNew growth targets and a budget forecast are expected at the annual people's congress in China this week. The forecast will provide an indication of how much will be invested in stimulus measures to address the property crisis plaguing the world's second-largest economy.
BusinessChina defends its defense budget. Beijing's move is a reaction to Russia's support for Donald Trump's proposal to halve the superpowers' defense expenditures.
WorldThe Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad index rose 0.4 percent during Tuesday's trading. The development looked similar on the leading European stock exchanges.
BusinessDonald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
World politicsDonald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
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