The climate crisis is a human rights crisis on a colossal scale, and to help mitigate it, the world needs the Chinese government to take urgent action. But is Beijing capable of reducing environmental harm without committing further human rights violations? There’s reason to worry.
As part of its WTO accession China began a programme of opening up and reform, which included committing to provide a more open, fair and rule-based business environment for foreign enterprises operating in China. These reforms have provided huge benefits for European enterprises operating in the PRC, but also for China, whose economic growth accelerated from 2001 onwards.
Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Now there's talk that we may be approaching a new stage for SARS-CoV-2. Let's unpack the word "endemic."
Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Now there's talk that we may be approaching a new stage for SARS-CoV-2. Let's unpack the word "endemic."