China's military exercises have also affected some of the world's most important trade routes. Taiwan's authorities have urged ship captains to avoid the zones. However, analysts say there will only be a potential impact on global supply chains if the military drills are extended or prolonged.
By Nico Beckert
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
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
Hundreds of thousands of people in China and other countries anxiously watched to see what would happen after Nancy Pelosi landed on Taiwan. In Taiwan itself, on the other hand, citizens were not too worried. Our author David Demes asked around on site on the island.
By David Demes
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
Nancy Pelosi will probably travel to Taiwan after all. This puts pressure on all parties involved: Neither the United States nor China can escape from this dispute without losing face. The lingering question is: What does Pelosi want in Taiwan?
By Michael Radunski
Mercedes wants to become more luxurious, raise its profit margins and expand electromobility. But whether all this can be done simultaneously also depends on its key market, China.
By Christian Domke Seidel
While prices are skyrocketing in the United States and Europe, Chinese inflation is surprisingly low. What Beijing sees as a sign of strength, however, has many causes. Not all of them are the achievements of economic planners or the result of systemic advantages.
By Redaktion Table
Ever since a bloody border dispute two years ago, relations between India and China have been strained. New Delhi does not trust Beijing and wants to build up its own tech sector.
By Redaktion Table
With his novels, bestselling author Stephan Thome wants to open the horizons of German readers to China and Taiwan. "If you want to tell something substantial about these countries, two years of residence and a few language skills are not enough," says the sinologist, who has now lived in Taiwan for 12 years. A conversation about fear of war, cultural appropriation and best-case scenarios for an island constantly overshadowed by a looming Chinese invasion. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Thome.
By Fabian Peltsch
