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Yan Xuetong: No fear of Donald Trump

Yan Xuetong is one of the few Chinese intellectuals whose positions have attracted attention both in China and internationally. He takes a relaxed view of the USA under Donald Trump. The decisive factor in the global systems competition is technological innovation.

By Redaktion Table

Security: Why Taiwan keeps calm despite Trump's war scenarios

Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, keeps his cool despite Donald Trump's unsettling remarks. This is not least because there are signals that the country is closing ranks with the EU. The country also wants to gain more global partners through economic integration.

By David Demes

'If we don't change our China policy, we will pay dearly'

Political scientist Andreas Fulda believes a short-term paradigm shift in the German discourse on China is unavoidable if the country is to end its psychological dependence on an authoritarian state. He sees the biggest obstacle in the Chancellery.

By Marcel Grzanna

Climate security: Why Baerbock offers her support in Fiji

Foreign Minister Baerbock concludes her Oceania trip with a visit to Fiji, where she pledged ongoing assistance to Pacific states. In the climate crisis, she sees "the greatest threat to security" for these states and aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation accordingly.

By Lukas Bayer

Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik

'Where has the People's Republic of China gone?'

China currently does not seem to be at the center of attention as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to escalate. It is not just our lack of attention pushing China into the background. China is making us think that it has withdrawn somewhat from world affairs in general. Why is that?

By Amelie Richter