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The Pentagon Report: China’s Military Rise and its Implications for the West
At the end of 2024, China showcased its latest military advancements through a series of strategic announcements and calculated leaks, reinforcing its ambitions as a global power. These developments coincided with the release of…
Competing Visions: African Perceptions of the BRI and the Global Gateway
Africa is often viewed by global powers – both traditional and emerging – through the lens of their geopolitical rivalry. As tensions between the European Union and China intensify, Africa’s significance is increasingly framed…
Voice for CHOICE #51: China’s Military Modernization with Meia Nouwens
Since Xi Jinping’s rise to power, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been undergoing extensive reforms. From increasing defense spending, to investing in new technological capabilities and learning from Russia’s war in Ukraine, China…
Germany’s Federal Election: Unpacking the Parties’ “Visions” for China Policy
Germany’s upcoming federal election could mark a turning point for the country’s political landscape. A change of chancellor and the formation of a new governing coalition appear likely. While the parties expected to enter…
The Novi Sad Railway Station Collapse: The Cost of Sino-Serbian Infrastructure Deals
The political landscape in Serbia was upended on January 28, when Prime Minister Miloš Vučević announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to his government’s term. The resignation came nearly three months after student-led…
Barriers as Incentives? AI Export Controls and US-Led Cooperation Against China
The new US regulations on the export of devices for the development of artificial intelligence technology pose a short-term challenge to transatlantic unity, especially in the face of threats from China and promotion of…
Davos 2025: European Competitiveness in a Changing World
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), held in Davos, Switzerland, during the week of January 20, reaffirmed the onset of a new era characterized by geostrategic rivalry and the fragmentation of…
The Cost of “Shopping like a Billionaire”
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese online marketplaces Temu and Shein have gained significant popularity. By gamifying and glamorizing online shopping, these platforms have revolutionized e-commerce, becoming some of the most downloaded…
The Bhutan Anomaly: “Friendly Annexation” in China’s Border Politics
This article was originally published with the SOAS China Institute and is republished here with the permission of the author. The article is a part of an ongoing collaboration between the SOAS China Institute and CHOICE.…
From Messaging to Policing: WeChat’s Role in Maintaining Public Security
WeChat, often described as a digital “Swiss army knife,” is a super app operated by Tencent, one of China’s tech giants. Launched in 2011, it has become an integral part of everyday life in…
From the BRI to the Action Plan: Italy’s China Strategy under Meloni
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. Since taking office as Italy’s Prime Minister in 2022, Giorgia Meloni has navigated a complex…
Voice for CHOICE #50: Beyond Novi Sad – The Future of Sino-Serbian Relations with Stefan Vladisavljev
In November 2024, a tragic roof collapse at Novi Sad’s train station claimed 15 lives and ignited nationwide protests in Serbia. But what really happened? Who bears responsibility? And how do Chinese firms and…