The Chinese leadership and state media are keeping a conspicuous verbal low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and his European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. They are downright eager to show understanding for the Europeans – surprising after the EU Commission Chief's critical keynote speech. Commentators and social media, meanwhile, are ranting about the guests.
Von Jörn Petring
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.
Von Fabian Peltsch
China is catching up with industrialized countries in terms of technology. According to a study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, China outperforms the EU countries in 37 out of 44 of the most important areas. Accordingly, Xi can face the Europeans with confidence.
Von Frank Sieren
Das Treffen zwischen Tsai Ing-wen und Kevin McCarthy ging zunächst ohne militärische Machtdemonstrationen Chinas über die Bühne. Obwohl als inoffizieller Besuch gekennzeichnet, hat Taiwans Präsidentin in Kalifornien klargemacht, dass sie den Balanceakt zwischen den rivalisierenden Großmächten zum Ende ihrer Amtszeit perfekt beherrscht.
Von Fabian Peltsch
