Lung Ying-tai, best-selling author and former Taiwanese Minister of Culture, is heard by people both in her native Taiwan and on the mainland. She calls for more mutual understanding while fiercely defending democratic rights. She is making enemies on both sides in the process. Fabian Peltsch met the outspoken writer for an interview in Taiwan.
By Fabian Peltsch
Russia's war against Ukraine began one year ago – China has been walking a fine line ever since. Xi does not want to become an outsider by staying too close to Putin, but he also wants to keep Russia as a strong counterweight to the West. The main concern now is the potential instability in the neighboring country.
By Michael Radunski
At last October's Party Congress, Xi Jinping put security matters at the center of his policy. The issue now permeates all political domains. Security is even more important to Xi than economic development. The capability for conflict is increasing.
By Christiane Kuehl
Xi Jinping is under pressure – in foreign policy, economically, and socially. There is also growing discontent within the Communist Party. In this situation, Xi goes on the offensive and places the economy above ideology again – at least for now.
By Michael Radunski
Xi Jinping outlined his political course in his first keynote speech of the year. China's head of state categorically rejects "Westernization", and the party stands above everything else.
By Redaktion Table
Mysteriousness is embedded in the DNA of China's political culture. The abrupt lifting of the Covid measures, the removal of Hu Jintao from the CP congress, Xi Jinping's two-week disappearance, the fate of the Panchen Lama and Lin Biao's plane crash all have something in common: Their reasons remain a mystery. Nevertheless, there are new insights.
By Experts Table.Briefings
