Five lawmakers from the CDU/CSU, the Greens, the AfD and the Left Party are visiting Taiwan through May 31. According to the Parliamentary Friendship Group Berlin-Taipei, the delegation aims to strengthen cooperation “with one of the most important democratic partners in the region.”
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwan is receiving more attention in the European Parliament than ever before. At the same time, the Council, the Commission and the diplomatic service are continuing their delicate balancing act with Beijing.
By Jeremias Lin
The Communist Party is emphasizing its fight against pro-independence advocates in an effort to further isolate Taiwan’s government. This strategy could put the US president in an awkward position during his visit to China.
By Leonardo Pape
Despite China’s punitive measures against European defense companies, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo does not foresee any serious consequences for Taiwan’s security. At the same time, Japan is emerging as a more prominent potential partner.
By Fabian Peltsch
China’s latest “incentives” for Taiwan are missing the mark. According to a survey by Taiwan’s labor ministry, the share of Taiwanese willing to work in China has dropped to just 1.6% – a historic low.
By Ning Wang
After the visit by Taiwan’s opposition leader, China is offering measures to ease restrictions for business and society, some of which had been suspended during the COVID pandemic.
By Manuel Liu
For the first time in 10 years, the head of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang, or KMT, is traveling to the People’s Republic at Beijing’s invitation. Cheng Li-wun sees the visit as a signal of greater rapprochement – something she says is necessary in the current geopolitical climate.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwan is not attending the WTO Ministerial Conference. Host country Cameroon had described the island as a “province of China.” The United States sees this as yet another attempt by Beijing to intimidate Taiwan.
By Redaktion Table
US intelligence agencies say China is not planning a near-term invasion of Taiwan. There are reportedly no plans for a forceful takeover by 2026, and no fixed timetable for unification.
By Redaktion Table
Trump is pressuring Cuba through tactics such as an energy blockade. Xi Jinping could use this model against Taiwan to take over the island without military intervention from other countries.
By Brahma Chellaney
