Taiwan has once again proven how vital and decisive its democracy is. However, the island's "fateful election" will be held in the United States.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese leadership has criticized the result of the presidential election in Taiwan, but a military response is not expected. Instead, China is increasingly relying on a dual strategy of embrace and threat.
By Redaktion Table
Economist Wan-Hsin Liu from IfW Kiel believes that cooperation with Taiwan is an important component of de-risking. Conversely, abandoning trade with the island republic would increase geopolitical risks. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Liu.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Lai Ching-te won the presidential election, but his DPP lost its majority in parliament. Voters like his foreign policy program, but want a change in domestic policy. China will try to exploit the rift, while Europe has opportunities.
By Michael Radunski
Taiwan's future president, William Lai, from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led the vote count shortly before it concluded. Voters thereby affirmed the course set by his predecessor, emphasizing greater independence from China. Beijing's intimidation attempts proved futile.
By Felix Lee
China has appointed former UN Under-Secretary-General Liu Zhenmin as its new climate envoy. Liu succeeds internationally renowned Xie Zhenhua, who has resigned from office for health reasons.
By Christiane Kuehl
Beijing-based manufacturer BOE plans to build a new production facility for OLED displays in Chengdu. The aim is to help make China the leading global supplier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Markus Scholz teaches business management with a focus on corporate responsibility at TU Dresden. Caspar Dohmen spoke with him about the responsibility and options of companies in authoritarian states such as China. Scholz sees large companies certainly having the power to influence Beijing.
By Caspar Dohmen
Mexico overtook China as the largest exporter to the USA in 2023 – the first time in 20 years. Despite de-risking, however, there are still lasting dependencies.
By Fabian Peltsch
