China's head of government Li Qiang called for closer cooperation with Indonesia in Jakarta. For Beijing, good relations with the ASEAN states are an essential element in the global trade dispute.
By Marcel Grzanna
In this interview, Felix Heiduk from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs speaks about a post-Pax Americana world order and the China peak. Germany could cooperate more closely in the Indo-Pacific with countries that are often labeled as value partners – a term that Heiduk considers far too vague.
By Angela Köckritz
Acting individually, Asian countries have limited leverage not only in trade negotiations with the US under the Trump administration but also in broader economic or diplomatic disputes. However, by strengthening trade, financial, and strategic cooperation, they can strengthen their resilience and help lay the foundations for rebalancing the global economy.
By Redaktion Table
Nicolas Zippelius from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) believes that German warships should be able to cross the Taiwan Strait in the future. Military cooperation with the Philippines could also be expanded, he says in the interview.
By Angela Köckritz
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Nico Beckert
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Marcel Grzanna
Alexander Hirschle has already traveled to several continents in his working life. In his work as Head of the ASEAN Hub at GTAI, he is committed to bringing Europe and Asia closer together economically and culturally.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting the heads of state and government of Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand this week. The talks focus on expanding relations with Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Chancellor wants to reduce Germany's dependence on China.
By Michael Radunski
