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The statements made by French President Macron on the Taiwan issue continue to cause criticism, while the government in Paris defends its president. Within the EU, Macron has sparked a much-needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
The meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy initially went off without any military show of force by China. Although marked as an unofficial visit, Taiwan's president made it clear in California that she perfectly mastered the balancing act between the rival great powers at the end of her term.
By Fabian Peltsch
With trips to America and China, Taiwan's incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and former President Ma Ying-jeou are sounding out their parties' foreign policy positions ahead of the presidential elections in January 2024. Above all, Tsai's trip to America holds much more explosive power due to a possible meeting with Kevin McCarthy, the new speaker of the US House of Representatives.
By Fabian Peltsch
The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, believes it is a mistake to simply dismiss China's paper on the Russia-Ukraine war, since Beijing is not truly neutral. Nevertheless, China could play a role in the peace process. He considers the EU insufficiently prepared so far. Michael Radunski, Nana Brink, Felix Lee and Viktor Funk spoke with Ischinger.
By Redaktion Table