With the death of Henry Kissinger, an era in the relations between China and the USA comes to an end. Beijing honors him as a "highly esteemed old friend". This reflects not only recognition but also criticism of the current US government.
By Michael Radunski
Ex-policeman Hou Yu-ih from the opposition KMT is only just behind Vice President William Lai in the latest polls for the presidential election in Taiwan. He has made a career in the Security Council and both major parties.
By Redaktion Table
François Godement is a historian, sinologist and France's leading expert on relations between China and the EU. As a professor of political science, he has taught at the University of California, SciencesPo and the INALCO Asia Institute in Paris. Today, he is a consultant for China and Asia at the Institut Montaigne in Paris.
By Redaktion Table
For Taiwan, she is the de facto ambassador to the US. For China, she is an "independence fanatic." Hsiao Bi-khim could soon become Taiwan's vice president.
By Michael Radunski
Ray Wong fought for the rights of his home city on the streets of Hong Kong. He is now continuing this fight from Germany – soon with German citizenship. He has some ideas for the future.
By Redaktion Table
Sinologist Gerd Boesken is a translator, interpreter and consultant for German companies looking to enter Asian markets. He has been president of the Hamburg Taiwan friendship association "Bambusrunde" in his spare time for 27 years.
By Redaktion Table
Merics is ten years old. Director Mikko Huotari has been with the company almost from the beginning. Since then, the demand for China expertise has grown steadily. The institute not only aims to analyze the present but also to identify what will be relevant in six, twelve or eighteen months.
By Redaktion Table
David Cameron becomes the new British Foreign Secretary. It is the comeback of a friend of China. Is it also a return to "naive" times?
By Michael Radunski
