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Taiwan: Why the silicon shield promises less and less protection

The US tariffs against Taiwan's chip industry appear to have been averted for the time being. However, despite announced billion-dollar investments, Trump continues to pressure global market leader TSMC. Meanwhile, China continues to become increasingly independent of Taiwanese semiconductors.

By Leonardo Pape

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Trade war: Why Trump is not to blame for US port fees

Outrageous port fees for Chinese container ships sound like Donald Trump. However, the United States has actually been considering introducing them for a year now. One thing is clear: The fees would change the global trade flow, and consumers would bear the rising costs.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Tibet: Conflict over Dalai Lama successor comes to a head

The conflict over the succession to the Dalai Lama is coming to a head. His successor will be born outside of China, writes the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The Chinese government also wants to decide on his successor.

By Leonardo Pape

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People's Congress: Where 1.5 trillion euros of new debt will go

At the conclusion of the People's Congress, the delegates approved trillions in new debt. The bulk of the money will continue to flow into infrastructure and industrial subsidies. This means that the fundamental shift towards more domestic consumption has once again failed to materialize.

By Jörn Petring