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For days, the Chinese military had simulated an attack on Taiwan. On Wednesday, Beijing officially declared an end to the exercises, but still intends to keep up the pressure. In the meantime, military experts in Washington are simulating a worst-case scenario. Could the island nation defend itself against an invasion with the help of the United States?
By Redaktion Table
Covid and the Ukraine war have left deep scars on the global economy. The US economy is in a slight recession. In the EU, growth is still over 2.5 percent, but there are also signs of a downturn. By comparison, China is in a much better position. A stocktaking.
By Frank Sieren
Why is China reacting so harshly to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Among other things, Beijing sees it as a paradigm shift on the part of the US: The historic one-China principle is being deliberately softened. The two sides are thus accusing each other of softening the status quo on the Taiwan Strait.
By Christiane Kuehl
Decoupling the EU and Germany from China in the wake of geopolitical disputes would cost the German economy almost six times as much as Brexit, according to an ifo study commissioned by the Bavarian Industry Association (vbw). De-globalization is making us poorer, says study author Florian Dorn. But there are ways to significantly cushion the losses. Felix Lee spoke with the Ifo economist.
By Felix Lee
Nancy Pelosi did not only receive approval for her Taiwan visit. There was criticism, especially from Asia, but also from other parts of the world. The accusation was that the speaker of the US House of Representatives had shaken geopolitical stability out of self-interest. Partly because nationalism is on the rise in China, Beijing could feel compelled to make amends for letting Pelosi have her way.
By Frank Sieren