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Taiwan has a new cabinet. At least partially. The majority of the ministers of the outgoing Su Tseng-chang cabinet are also part of the government of the new Premier Chen Chien-jen. Among them are the ministers for foreign affairs, defense and mainland affairs. This means that Taiwan signals one thing above all to its international partners: stability.
By David Demes
Research and development and effective implementation of the results into marketable products are the key to economic independence. All the more reason for Beijing to encourage the development of new technology. A new Merics study reveals how the government realizes this. There is a lot at stake for Europe.
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Brazil's President Lula surprised German Chancellor Scholz during his visit with statements referring to China as a mediator in the Ukraine war. This shows: In his second term as president, Lula is relying on a similar approach as he did two decades ago. However, the diplomatic and economic relationship between Brazil and the People's Republic has changed since then.
By Amelie Richter
Germany wants to become less dependent on China. In truth, however, German consumers and companies are moving in the opposite direction: Germany is buying more and more goods from China. Disentanglement seems illusory for the moment.
By Frank Sieren
