A group of German parliamentarians visiting the island republic on the occasion of the inauguration of President William Lai Ching-te has clearly criticized the anticipatory obedience of German Taiwan policy.
By David Demes
Until recently, trade expert Roy Chun Lee served as Taiwan's deputy minister of foreign affairs. Since early January, he has been Taiwan's new EU envoy. After Taiwan's recent presidential elections, he is tasked with exploring the political maneuvering space for his country in relation to the EU.
By Redaktion Table
William Lai will be Taiwan's new president. The congratulations to the election winner from Washington upset the Chinese leadership. The Europeans react more cautiously.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan has once again proven how vital and decisive its democracy is. However, the island's "fateful election" will be held in the United States.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese leadership has criticized the result of the presidential election in Taiwan, but a military response is not expected. Instead, China is increasingly relying on a dual strategy of embrace and threat.
By Redaktion Table
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the citizens of Taiwan will elect a new president and parliament.Much depends on the outcome of the election for the global community. After all, a conflict on the Taiwan Strait is currently one of the most dangerous scenarios for a confrontation between the major powers, which could in turn lead to an economic catastrophe. The frontrunner: the DPP The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is leading in the polls - but is a red rag for Beijing, where the leading candidate is considered a dangerous "separatist", i.e. a criminal. In the event of a DPP victory, Beijing's willingness to engage in dialog is likely to be low. The DPP's insistence on Taiwan's independence could provide grounds for an escalation, even if the DPP is not radical at all and does not have formal independence as its goal. Pro-China: The KMT The more traditional National People's Party (Kuomintang, KMT), on the other hand, is in favor of talks with Beijing and good economic relations with its large neighbor. Relations would almost certainly be better under the KMT, but this is precisely what bothers many young voters. The classification We present all the major candidates and provide an overview of how the island state's domestic policy affects global politics and Europe.
