The de facto politically independent Taiwan is coming under increasing pressure from the People’s Republic of China …. Germany is committed to a one-China policy, which rules out any diplo­matic recognition of Taiwan. Nevertheless, there is … scope to expand and intensify relations below this threshold and thus counter China’s policy of intimidating and isolating …

one hand, this diversification aims to reduce economic dependence on China, and on the other - in the context of systemic …

, discussions in Australia, Japan, and South Korea reveal a greater sense of confidence in Washington's commitments. The fear that … contain China's rise - a goal that requires reliable allies across the Pacific. At the same time, US allies want to maintain …

and China, the security situation on the Korean Peninsula has continued to deteriorate. North Korea is steadily advancing …

-Pacific region beyond China would offer the German and European economies significant opportunities to tap new sources of raw …

collective defence, similar to NATO in Europe, has not existed in the region. In 2014, the People’s Republic of China under Xi … security architecture as an antagonistic order in which security is estab­lished against, and not with, China. This …

cooperation between the four partner countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - in tackling urgent challenges in … the rise of China and the associated challenge to US hegemony in the region that brings together the four partners. In …

India are now more aligned on geopolitical issues than ever, especially with regard to China. But they are also more …