Coastguard steps up patrols off Kinmen
Following the death of two sailors, China expands patrols in waters off the Taiwanese island of Kinmen.
By Felix Lee
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Following the death of two sailors, China expands patrols in waters off the Taiwanese island of Kinmen.
By Felix Lee
The top diplomats of the two superpowers, Wang Yi and Antony Blinken, also met at the Munich Security Conference. In an interview with Michael Radunski, the US-Chinese political scientist Cheng Li sees the meeting as a good sign of rapprochement.
By Michael Radunski
At the Munich Security Conference, China attempts to establish itself as a superior alternative to the US as the leading power. However, the speech of foreign policy expert Wang Yi shows that China is not living up to its own expectations.
By Michael Radunski
The EU Commission is launching an investigation into Chinese rail manufacturer CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive over market-distorting subsidies. In a tender in Bulgaria, the company significantly undercut an offer from a Spanish competitor.
By Amelie Richter
It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies, institutions and scientists to obtain data from and about China. According to a recent Merics study, the Chinese government systematically restricts online access to information.
By Felix Lee
China's government has confirmed the participation of its top diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. The Chinese Foreign Minister also plans to travel to Spain and France.
By Felix Lee
The dispute at Berlin-based AI start-up Nyonic is bad news for Europe's efforts to build up AI expertise. The focus on China also ultimately led to the departure of four of the five founders.
By Carolyn Braun
Among foreign journalists, an "invitation to have a tea" is synonymous with an interrogation method used by state security. Now, the term "having tea" is officially entering the vocabulary.
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Today marks the start of the Munich Security Conference. Europe looks primarily to Ukraine and the Middle East. But tensions are also rising in Asia. Defense spending is rising to record levels – and threatens to become a cost trap.
By Michael Radunski