Taiwan's ruling DPP suffered significant losses on Saturday in nationwide local elections. In Taipei, the KMT candidate, an alleged great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek, was elected mayor. President Tsai Ing-wen drew personal consequences and resigned as party leader.
By David Demes
For years, the German government supported the business of German automakers. A study by Merics suggests that this could be over. The advantages dwindle and the China situation requires new strategies. The ideas of government and corporations are thus increasingly diverging.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today’s column deals with gay and lesbian individuals who are looking for a partner of the opposite sex for a sham marriage – to satisfy the expectations of their parents and society.
By Experts Table.Briefings