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August 3, 2022, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, right, presents U.S. Speaker of the Ho
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By Nico Beckert

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Pelosi: short visit with lasting effect

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has received approval from Germany. This is reason enough for the Chinese Foreign Ministry to summon the German ambassador. Like the US, the German government is committed to the One-China policy. But resistance to Beijing's war cries is growing.

By Marcel Grzanna

Angela Stanzel: China-Kritik
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'The time for quiet diplomacy is over'

Political scientist Angela Stanzel supports Pelosi's visit in principle: Such visits send a clear signal that the USA continues to stand firmly by Taiwan's side. Nevertheless, she also sees the action as a "PR show" for Pelosi, which could still have consequences if the military makes a fatal mistake. Michael Radunski spoke with Stanzel.

By Michael Radunski

August 2, 2022, Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan: US House Speak Nancy Pelosi R with her delegation arrives in Taiwan as she is welcomed by Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu L at Taipei Songshan International Airport, despite serious objections over the visit from China which sees Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, as its sovereignty. Taipei Taiwan - ZUMAh165 20220802_zih_h165_002 Copyright: xHandoutx/xTaiwanxForeignxMinistrx
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Fighter jets and maneuvers at Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan

A historic moment in the US-Taiwan-China triangle: Nancy Pelosi, one of the highest-ranking US politicians, visits Taipei. China's reaction turned out to be far more cautious than the sharp rhetoric beforehand had suggested. However, this does not mean that the USA has scored a 1:0 victory for Team Taiwan.

By Christiane Kuehl