Japan and Germany are facing challenges in their relationship with China. The events surrounding Taiwan show that the time has come for closer strategic cooperation between the two countries.
By Aya Adachi and Michael Laha
Taiwan plans to spend an additional 40 billion US dollars on defense over the next five years. For 2026, the government plans to increase defense spending to more than USD 30 billion.
By Leonardo Pape
Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.
By Andreas Landwehr
In Qingdao, customs authorities have confiscated 60,000 maps that run counter to China’s ambitions on Taiwan and in the South and East China Seas.
By Angela Köckritz
The third edition of the Taiwanese handbook on civil defense contains scenarios ranging from natural disasters to a possible attack by China. The use of Chinese apps is not recommended.
By Fabian Peltsch
A Taiwanese politician has warned of an invasion by China. Beijing's plans to invade are progressing and aim to oust the USA from the Asia-Pacific region.
By Ning Wang
