At her hearing, the Estonian received some applause for her very clear statements on Russia and China. However, she remained vague on details, such as her new foreign trade policy.
By Amelie Richter
Donald Trump's future China policy is taking shape. With Marco Rubio, Trump plans to appoint a fierce critic of authoritarian systems as Secretary of State, with Robert Lighthizer the architect of American tariffs as Trade Representative – and his designated security advisor wants to arm Taiwan to the teeth.
By Jörn Petring
With a port project in Peru, the People's Republic of China is sending a political signal of change to all of Latin America. However, with Chinese money, Beijing's influence on the country in the Andes is also increasing significantly.
By Marcel Grzanna
Is China facing a new trade war? Trump confidant Elon Musk could help Beijing to defuse a potential conflict. The tech billionaire is primarily looking out for his own interests.
By Jörn Petring
Trump's return to the White House is causing uncertainty in Taiwan. However, some voices also see an opportunity in his transactional understanding of international relations. Meanwhile, the Philippines are hoping for greater US involvement in the South China Sea.
By David Demes
Donald Trump's future cabinet could include familiar faces for Beijing. Mike Pompeo and Robert Lighthizer have already left their mark on US-China policy. But there are also newcomers who aim to take a tougher line on the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
The US elections are being covered by the Chinese media as if they were an everyday event. However, China is also aware that its own economic and geopolitical development in the coming years is linked to Donald Trump's political decisions.
By Marcel Grzanna
For months, politicians and elites kept quiet. As the US heads to the polls, arguments in favor of either candidate can be found in the Chinese media. Fake statements from the Trump camp are also being repeated.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Since 2016, the exile Chinese opposition media outlet The Epoch Times has loyally sided with Donald Trump. However, its staunchly right-wing stance and the spread of conspiracy myths have not only won sympathy from Chinese migrants.
By Redaktion Table
The hearings of the EU Commissioners-designate have begun. On Monday, Slovakian Maroš Šefčovič answered MEPs' questions about his plans as Trade Commissioner – and scored points. Partly thanks to his China approach.
By Amelie Richter
