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Michael Radunski

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China's new 'weapon' in the South China Sea

The dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea is coming to a head again. In addition to artificial islands, attacks with water cannons and laser pointers, Beijing now shows a new "weapon." Manila also wants to rely on non-state actors in the future – and is thus further heating up the conflict.

Von Michael Radunski

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'If you keep kicking the Chinese in the shins, you won't get very far'

In the interview, Sigmar Gabriel doesn't have many good things to say about his successor, Annalena Baerbock. He also strongly criticizes the handling of the German auto industry, emphasizing the need to learn how to vigorously pursue one's own interests in politics, especially when it concerns a pillar of one's own prosperity.

Von Michael Radunski

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'There is a considerable alienation between the mainland and Taiwan'

Beijing presents a plan to integrate Taiwan into the People's Republic. Simultaneously, about a hundred warships and fighter jets are dispatched towards the island. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Josie-Marie Perkuhn explains how Taiwan reacts to this situation with a certain resilience and what lies behind its behavior. The sinologist believes that war is not imminent – instead, Beijing resorts to far more subtle measures.

Von Michael Radunski

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„Es gibt eine große Entfremdung zwischen dem Festland und Taiwan“

Peking legt einen Plan zur Integration Taiwans in die Volksrepublik vor. Gleichzeitig schickt man rund hundert Kriegsschiffe und Kampfjets in Richtung der Insel. Josie-Marie Perkuhn erklärt im Gespräch mit Michael Radunski, wie Taiwan mit einer gewissen Resilienz auf diese Lage reagiert und was hinter dem Verhalten steckt. Die Sinologin glaubt, ein Krieg stehe nicht unmittelbar bevor. Vielmehr greife Peking zu weitaus subtileren Maßnahmen.

Von Michael Radunski

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Minister Li Shangfu gestürzt

Der Sturz von Chinas Verteidigungsminister scheint sich nahtlos einzufügen in eine Reihe ranghoher Säuberungen. Wieder berichten Quellen von Hausarrest und Korruptionsvorwürfen. Doch Li Shangfu galt als Vertrauter von Xi Jinping. Zeigt sich hier des Autokraten Paranoia oder steht Xi unter Druck? Zumindest erleidet Xis interne Reputation Kratzer.

Von Michael Radunski

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Minister Li Shangfu ousted

The ousting of China's minister of defense seems to fit seamlessly into a series of high-level purges. Again, sources report house arrest and allegations of corruption. However, Li Shangfu was considered a confidant of Xi Jinping. Is this a sign of the autocrat's paranoia, or is Xi under pressure? At the very least, Xi's internal reputation is dented.

Von Michael Radunski

August 19, 2023, Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan: In this handout provided by the TAIWAN DEFENSE MINISTRY, a Taiwanese naval soldier on board Tian Dan frigate is seen monitoring Chinese frigate Xuzhou using a binocular, as Chinese PLA conducts military exercises around the self-governing island. China s military launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan this weekend following the conclusion of a summit between leaders from the United States, Japan and South Korea to shore up alliance, amid Beijing s increasing military presence in the region. Taipei Taiwan - ZUMAh165 20230819_zih_h165_003 Copyright: xROCx
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Neuer Plan: Peking will Taiwan umgarnen

Peking legt einen Plan für die friedliche Vereinigung mit Taiwan vor. Mit viel Pathos und Betonung der wirtschaftlichen Chancen wirbt China um die taiwanischen Landleute und deren Unternehmen. Und schickt gleichzeitig Kriegsschiffe und Kampfjets los.

Von Michael Radunski

August 19, 2023, Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan: In this handout provided by the TAIWAN DEFENSE MINISTRY, a Taiwanese naval soldier on board Tian Dan frigate is seen monitoring Chinese frigate Xuzhou using a binocular, as Chinese PLA conducts military exercises around the self-governing island. China s military launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan this weekend following the conclusion of a summit between leaders from the United States, Japan and South Korea to shore up alliance, amid Beijing s increasing military presence in the region. Taipei Taiwan - ZUMAh165 20230819_zih_h165_003 Copyright: xROCx
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China's peace plan for Taiwan

Beijing presents a plan for peaceful unification with Taiwan. With much pathos and emphasis on economic opportunities, China courts the Taiwanese people and their companies. And simultaneously dispatches warships and fighter jets.

Von Michael Radunski