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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…
Marriage of Convenience: How European Far-Right and Far-Left Discovered China
This article was originally published at The Diplomat. An extended version is republished here with the permission of the author. European far-right and far-left political parties, though ideologically opposed, are finding common ground in…
TikToker’s Trip to China: The Influencer or the Influenced?
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. China has been cultivating a network of Western influencers across various platforms to shape global…
Can Europe Compete with China in the Race for Africa’s Critical Minerals?
This article is based on a policy brief titled ‘Material world: How Europe can compete with China in the race for Africa’s critical materials’ originally published on November 7, 2024, by the European Council on Foreign…
Beyond TikTok: The National Security Risks of Chinese Agricultural Drones
This article was originally published by War on the Rocks and is republished here with the permission of the authors. While Washington fixates on TikTok’s potential to share personal data with Chinese intelligence for disinformation…
Made in the EU: Estonia’s Contribution to a European Battery Supply Chain
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. The EU’s decision to impose tariffs on subsidized Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked discussions…
Trump’s Presidency and Its Implications for Georgia: A Strategic Crossroads
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, the ruling Georgian Dream party anticipated improved bilateral relations with Washington. However, statements from Republican Party representatives and the appointment of China hawks to key…
Sino-Russian Relations on Display at the Zhuhai Aviation Summit
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. During the week commencing November 11, representatives from over 50 international military enterprises gathered at…
Voice for CHOICE #49: Unpacking the 2024 US Election Results with Vivian Wu and Maria Repnikova
The results of the 2024 US presidential election are set to shape the future of global politics, with potentially far-reaching effects on the balance of power, international relations, and economic strategies. How do key…
AMO, ECFR and OSW: Central and Eastern Europe and the Future of the European China Debate
With generous support from Mercator Stiftung, we – AMO (Association for International Affairs) and its CHOICE network, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), and Poland’s Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) – are thrilled…
COP29 and Beyond: Is China Holding the Trump Card?
“Shameful COP29 climate talks,” “frantic diplomacy,” “a staggering betrayal of the world’s most vulnerable,” and “a deal that very nearly never was.” Views on the outcome of the 29th Conference of the Parties to…
An Inside Look at China’s Hacking Competitions
This article is based on a report titled ‘Capture the (red) flag: An inside look into China’s hacking contest ecosystem’ originally published on October 18, 2024, by the Atlantic Council. China has built a robust capture-the-flag…