According to media reports, Taiwan's representative in Germany, Shieh Jhy-wey, is leaving Berlin for Brussels. In this interview, he talks about Taiwan's importance for Germany. In light of the military threat posed by China, Shieh calls for clear deterrence signals.
Von Julia Fiedler
Zum diesjährigen Treffen des Pacific Islands Forum sollen keine Dialogpartner eingeladen werden. Damit sind auch die USA, China und Taiwan von dem Forum ausgeschlossen. China hatte zuvor versucht, eine Teilnahme Taiwan zu verhindern.
Von Julia Fiedler
No dialog partners will be invited to this year's Pacific Islands Forum. This means that the USA, China and Taiwan are also excluded from the forum. China had previously tried to prevent Taiwan from participating.
Von Julia Fiedler
Shortly before the deadline on Aug. 1, a Taiwanese trade delegation continues to negotiate tariffs with the United States. The US is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner after China.
Von Julia Fiedler
Tropical storm Co-May has paralyzed eastern China. There was a threat of flooding in Shanghai and a tsunami warning was issued for a short time due to the earthquake in Russia. Flights were canceled and ferry services were suspended.
Von Julia Fiedler
Despite fierce criticism from Europe and the USA, a Serbian special forces unit has carried out joint military training with a Chinese brigade.
Von Julia Fiedler
