This week, the state of Saxony opened a liaison office in Taipei. The goal is to foster fruitful scientific exchange and address the industry's shortage of skilled workers. Germany's chip elite may soon come primarily from Saxony. However, the Taiwanese are also interested in German expertise.
By Redaktion Table
After their opinion piece in the NZZ about their Xinjiang trip, sinologists Thomas Heberer and Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer attempted to explain themselves. However, that failed to convince other sinologists. Many see contradiction in the attempted justification instead of credible arguments.
By Marcel Grzanna
Who started minimizing risks? China did, argues the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. The position paper of the business representative body complains that the will to cooperate with the European economy has reached a new low.
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A new draft law aims to criminalize wearing clothes that hurt the "feelings of the Chinese nation." The outrage in the social networks is enormous. And even a state newspaper is criticizing it.
By Jörn Petring
Beijing presents a plan to integrate Taiwan into the People's Republic. Simultaneously, about a hundred warships and fighter jets are dispatched towards the island. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Josie-Marie Perkuhn explains how Taiwan reacts to this situation with a certain resilience and what lies behind its behavior. The sinologist believes that war is not imminent – instead, Beijing resorts to far more subtle measures.
By Michael Radunski
The ousting of China's minister of defense seems to fit seamlessly into a series of high-level purges. Again, sources report house arrest and allegations of corruption. However, Li Shangfu was considered a confidant of Xi Jinping. Is this a sign of the autocrat's paranoia, or is Xi under pressure? At the very least, Xi's internal reputation is dented.
By Michael Radunski
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un display friendship and unity – without China. Both aim to reduce their dependence on Beijing. And each needs precisely what the other has. Together with China, the three countries form an anti-Western bloc. But their interests do not coincide.
By Christiane Kuehl
Beijing presents a plan for peaceful unification with Taiwan. With much pathos and emphasis on economic opportunities, China courts the Taiwanese people and their companies. And simultaneously dispatches warships and fighter jets.
By Michael Radunski
China reacted angrily to the announcement by EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen to have Chinese EV subsidies scrutinized and warned of consequences. This procedure could, in fact, also affect European carmakers.
By Felix Lee
Incumbent Tsai Ing-wen (DPP) cannot run for re-election in the presidential elections in January after eight years in office. With four candidates in the race, one thing is certain: The next president will be a man.
By David Demes
