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China’s Global South Messaging Hits a Snag in Sri Lanka
The Chinese government is messaging loudly that a China-centric international order would best serve the interests of the Global South. The current crisis in Sri Lanka seems to run counter to that narrative. After…
What’s Behind Polish Dual-Track Policy on China?
In recent months, China has been trying to mend ties with Poland, negatively impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine, but with limited success. Representing the same political camp, Poland’s President Andrzej Duda and…
When Will the Czech Republic Exit the 16+1?
After the new Czech government was formed last December, one of the pending questions was when the country would leave the China-led format for cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries, known as the…
Why NATO’s Focus on China and Its Climate Ambitions Might Clash
The decisions taken at the 2022 NATO Summit will provide the new guidelines for NATO action in traditional and emerging security areas. By increasing its scope, the Alliance will have to make a concerted effort to balance its new list of priorities, including those that may come into conflict, such as climate change action and its new China policy.
After Kuka – Germany’s Lessons Learned from Chinese Takeovers
As a rising global power, China has been increasingly targeting the European and thus also the German market in recent years. Within the scope of its direct investments, its main focus is in particular…
The Enemy of My Friend Remains My Friend: China’s Ukraine Dilemma
State media in China remains equivocal about the level of destruction and mayhem caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, the Chinese government has stated it will meet the challenge of overcoming strained…
Russia’s War Creates Opportunities for China in Central Asia
As the war in Ukraine continues, China sees greater economic and political openings in Central Asia, the region extremely wary of Russian military ambitions. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reverberated far and deep across the…
Bachelet’s visit to China: Engage, But at What Cost?
The visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Xinjiang shows the challenges of engaging China on its spotty human rights record. This article was originally published by The Diplomat and is republished here…
EU-China Relations: Priorities of the Czech EU Presidency
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) and Association for International Affairs (AMO) organized a conference titled “EU-China Relations: Priorities of the Czech EU Presidency” on June 10, 2022 in Prague. The closed-door…