Admiral Lee Hsi-min was the Chief of the General Staff for Taiwan's armed forces from 2017 to 2019. He sat down with China.Table to discuss the risk of invasion by the People's Republic of China, the need for a paradigm shift in Taiwan's defense strategy, and his book "Overall Defense Concept: An Asymmetric Approach to Taiwan's Defense." The interview was conducted by David Demes in Taipei.
By David Demes
China is expanding its arsenal of nuclear warheads. This is how Beijing wants to buy itself more security through more armaments. China's neighbors react with concern. An arms race is brewing in East Asia.
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The 7.2 percent increase in the budget provided for in the draft budget is indeed hefty. However, the increase is of a similar magnitude to previous years.
By Jörn Petring
Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's topic focuses on the concerns of young people regarding a new law on military conscription. Although the military is considered to be a way to a decent education, especially for poorer families, war could become a more realistic scenario.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The so-called median line between Mainland China and Taiwan was previously considered an unofficial border and respected by both parties to the conflict. But since Pelosi's visit, Beijing has sent more and more warships on provocative practice runs across the median line. The risk of an accidental escalation is growing.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
By Amelie Richter
