For Taiwan, she is the de facto ambassador to the US. For China, she is an "independence fanatic." Hsiao Bi-khim could soon become Taiwan's vice president.
By Michael Radunski
A manufacturer of AI robots is to be sold to a company with connections to China. This is reminiscent of the acquisition of the German robotics company Kuka and could therefore fall under foreign trade law. It remains unclear whether public order is at risk.
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On Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministers from four Arab states and Indonesia were in China to discuss the war. The visit shows how much China's influence has grown in the region – except in Tel Aviv.
By Jörn Petring
China's President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in favor of a two-state solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in a telephone conversation on Monday. A delegation of Arab ministers also arrived in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
In Beijing, EU Climate Commissioner u003cstrongu003eWopke Hoekstrau003c/strongu003e indirectly called on the People's Republic of China to help make good the damage caused by climate change.
By Redaktion Table
Philippines President Marcos wants to agree on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, even without China.
By Redaktion Table
Li Qiang becomes chair of the newly formed Financial Commission. His task: bringing more solidity to the financial system. The appointment is logical, but arouses mixed feelings.
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Ray Wong fought for the rights of his home city on the streets of Hong Kong. He is now continuing this fight from Germany – soon with German citizenship. He has some ideas for the future.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan's election campaign is entering the decisive phase. Lai Ching-te of the DPP, who is leading in the polls, has presented his candidate for vice president: Hsiao Bi-khim. The 52-year-old is regarded as a foreign policy expert with excellent relations with the USA. Beijing reacted with harsh threats.
By Michael Radunski
