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
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
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
A bachelor's degree in sinology takes an average of six semesters, or three years. Now the Covid pandemic also enters its third year. At the end of this summer semester, the first sinologists who have never set foot in the People's Republic will graduate. How are students handling this?
By Amelie Richter
Two-thirds of all chips currently come from East Asia. The Europeans and the Americans want to change that. Both have passed enormous subsidy programs to promote their respective semiconductor industries. In the meantime, China creeps quietly to the top.
By Felix Lee
The Aldi Group plans to open hundreds of new stores in the People's Republic. They are seen as prestigious high-end supermarkets. The main focus will be set on the Shanghai region. A mistake?
By Redaktion Table
