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National Day: Taiwan's president rejects China's claims

In his first speech on National Day, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te rejected Chinese territorial claims and defended Taiwan's sovereignty in unusually clear terms. As expected, China's Foreign Ministry reacted harshly.

By Fabian Peltsch

How China prepares for America's next president

The world eagerly awaits the US election, but regardless of the election result, the challenges for the relationship between Washington and Beijing remain. However, the worst-case scenario of a conflict can still be avoided.

By Amelie Richter