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August 19, 2023, Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan: In this handout provided by the TAIWAN DEFENSE MINISTRY, a Taiwanese naval soldier on board Tian Dan frigate is seen monitoring Chinese frigate Xuzhou using a binocular, as Chinese PLA conducts military exercises around the self-governing island. China s military launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan this weekend following the conclusion of a summit between leaders from the United States, Japan and South Korea to shore up alliance, amid Beijing s increasing military presence in the region. Taipei Taiwan - ZUMAh165 20230819_zih_h165_003 Copyright: xROCx

China's peace plan for Taiwan

Beijing presents a plan for peaceful unification with Taiwan. With much pathos and emphasis on economic opportunities, China courts the Taiwanese people and their companies. And simultaneously dispatches warships and fighter jets.

By Michael Radunski

Volvo

Europe’s EV plans could backfire

China reacted angrily to the announcement by EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen to have Chinese EV subsidies scrutinized and warned of consequences. This procedure could, in fact, also affect European carmakers.

By Felix Lee

Speech on the State of the EU: key points on China

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen positioned herself for a second term as EU Commission President with her speech. The State of the European Union (SOTEU) contained much praise for the Commission's work in recent years but also provided insights into the future, with China playing a central role.

By Amelie Richter

Rolf Langhammer

China's 'middle-income trap' – old specter or new challenge?

The debate over whether the Chinese economy has already surpassed the American one doesn't concern Chinese citizens. For them, the pressing question is whether they will become prosperous before they grow old or if their per capita income will soon hit a glass ceiling.

By Experts Table.Briefings

epa10569167 Taiwan Vice President William Lai addresses a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, 12 April 2023. Lai announced he was nominated by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to run in the 2024 presidential election. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO

The opposition in Taiwan lacks a vision

Incumbent Tsai Ing-wen (DPP) cannot run for re-election in the presidential elections in January after eight years in office. With four candidates in the race, one thing is certain: The next president will be a man.

By David Demes