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Paris and Berlin at Loggerheads over China

Hélène de Lauzun April 15, 2023

Emmanuel Macron’s claim that Europe should take a balanced position between Beijing and Washington is seen as nonsense and dangerous by the German political class.

Countering China: U.S. and Philippines Forge Closer Military Ties

Tristan Vanheuckelom April 13, 2023

Given the steps taken by the U.S. and its allies in ‘China-proofing’ the Asian-Pacific region, a scenario of open conflict with the regional behemoth edges ever closer.

Macron Sets the World on Fire With Statements on Taiwan

Hélène de Lauzun April 12, 2023

Did Macron speak in the name of Europe, or in the name of France? The key to Emmanuel Macron’s untimely declaration is perhaps to be found in his desire to conform to French opinion, still driven by an old Gaullist reflex.

Taiwan: Situation Remains Tense As Chinese Warships Surround Island

Tristan Vanheuckelom April 12, 2023

U.S. recognition, and its avowed protection, of Taiwan’s sovereignty is deemed provocative by Beijing, which one day seeks to incorporate the island—whether peaceably or by force.

Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China

Tristan Vanheuckelom March 29, 2023

With this latest setback, only 13 countries still recognize the beleaguered island’s sovereignty.

Czech President-Elect Breaks Protocol With Call to Taiwanese President

Thomas O'Reilly February 1, 2023

After taking a distinctly anti-China foreign policy stance during his campaign, Czech President-elect Petr Pavel has angered Beijing after becoming the first EU leader to acknowledge Taiwan’s legitimacy by direct communication with its president.

Taiwan Extends Military Service

Hélène de Lauzun December 29, 2022

Recent polls show that three-quarters of Taiwanese consider the current four-month term too short—a significant shift in opinion, since military service, inherited from Taiwan’s dictatorial years, has long been unpopular.

Japan Approves Doubling of Military Spending

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 19, 2022

This change for Japan, which had renounced the right to wage war and had adopted a stance of military non-involvement in international disputes, illustrates how much the geopolitical reality has changed in recent years.

Xi, Biden in Candid Talks at G20

Sven R. Larson November 16, 2022

Unsurprisingly, Taiwan was the most tense subject of conversation.

Germany’s Olaf Scholz Deepens Economic Ties During China Visit

Tristan Vanheuckelom November 7, 2022

Politicians criticise Scholz for seeking a closer relationship with China. In a repeat of its mistake with Russia, Germany could become overly dependent on the economic giant, they warn.

Tag: Taiwan

Paris and Berlin at Loggerheads over China

Countering China: U.S. and Philippines Forge Closer Military Ties

Macron Sets the World on Fire With Statements on Taiwan

Taiwan: Situation Remains Tense As Chinese Warships Surround Island

Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China

Czech President-Elect Breaks Protocol With Call to Taiwanese President

Taiwan Extends Military Service

Japan Approves Doubling of Military Spending

Xi, Biden in Candid Talks at G20

Germany’s Olaf Scholz Deepens Economic Ties During China Visit

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