News
In Germany, the UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang is causing harsh reactions. The German Foreign Office calls for the immediate release of all detainees, while human rights politicians demand a discussion about Volkswagen's involvement in the region. Beijing itself was blindsided by the directness of the accusations.
Von Marcel Grzanna
The so-called median line between Mainland China and Taiwan was previously considered an unofficial border and respected by both parties to the conflict. But since Pelosi's visit, Beijing has sent more and more warships on provocative practice runs across the median line. The risk of an accidental escalation is growing.
Von Christiane Kuehl
Die sogenannte Medianlinie zwischen Festlandchina und Taiwan galt bislang als inoffizielle Grenze, die von beiden Konfliktparteien respektiert wurde. Doch seit dem Pelosi-Besuch schickt Peking immer mehr Kriegsschiffe zu provokanten Übungsfahrten über die Mittellinie. Das Risiko einer versehentlichen Eskalation steigt.
Von Christiane Kuehl
Following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has ended its cooperation with the US in terms of counter-narcotics. The cooperation has long been shaped by conflicts and recriminations on both sides. Now, the withdrawal could push up the already soaring numbers of fentanyl victims even further.
Von Redaktion Table