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In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.
By Amelie Richter
With trips to America and China, Taiwan's incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and former President Ma Ying-jeou are sounding out their parties' foreign policy positions ahead of the presidential elections in January 2024. Above all, Tsai's trip to America holds much more explosive power due to a possible meeting with Kevin McCarthy, the new speaker of the US House of Representatives.
By Fabian Peltsch
CATL is investing billions in a battery cell production facility in Debrecen, Hungary. Locally, this is not going down well with everyone; there are demonstrations and complaints. The battery giant has so far tried in vain to appease the citizens.
By Amelie Richter
With closer ties to Taiwan, the EU wants to strengthen a democratic value partner and, at the same time, secure access to advanced chips. But semiconductor production in Europe, in particular, could weaken Taiwan. The solution lies in the flight forward – in even more extensive cooperation.
By Experts Table.Briefings