Tourism: China extends visa-free entry
China has extended the 30-day visa-free entry for several countries, including Germany, until the end of 2026. Sweden has been added to the list.
Von Fabian Peltsch
China has extended the 30-day visa-free entry for several countries, including Germany, until the end of 2026. Sweden has been added to the list.
Von Fabian Peltsch
The new Leibniz research network will develop advisory services for German policymakers and support scientific cooperation with a particular focus on research security.
Von Angela Köckritz
Trump claims that Xi has assured him that he will not attack Taiwan during his term of office. However, Taiwan was not an issue in the talks between the two heads of state. Trump evades the question of the US defense of the island.
Von Yi Ling Pan
Spain’s King Felipe VI is visiting China in mid-November. Madrid wants to deepen the dialogue with Beijing and promote Chinese investment – despite criticism from Washington and growing scepticism in other EU countries.
Von Fabian Peltsch
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is traveling to China this week to discuss bilateral relations and Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, Estonia is in a dilemma over the opening of a Taiwanese representation in Tallinn.
Von Fabian Peltsch
Following Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s postponed visit to China, Berlin and Beijing have held a telephone conversation in an attempt to restart the dialogue. Both sides emphasized the importance of stable relations – but the Taiwan formula remains a delicate issue.
Von Amelie Richter
Von Stefan Braun, Laura Block und Sara Sievert