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Open RAN – Not Solving the “5G China Challenge”
The high market share of Chinese technology giant Huawei in 5G infrastructure has made observers hope that a technological disaggregation of 5G’s Radio Access Network (RAN) could solve geopolitical challenges posed by China. While technologically promising, this approach, known as Open RAN, neither reduces reliance on China nor necessarily offers a higher degree of network security.
China’s New Man in Prague Is Unlikely To Repair Damaged Relations
China has appointed a new ambassador to Prague, Feng Biao, who is replacing the former envoy Zhang Jianmin, whose tenure was marred by scandals. The change comes at a time when Czech-China relations continue to hit new lows, with no turnaround in sight.
No Disaster, No Strategy – Germany’s Shaky Stance Towards China
Almost nobody wanted Olaf Scholz to go to Beijing right after the Party Congress or to approve the acquisition of a port terminal in Hamburg port by China. Still, he did. The result was ultimately not as bad as expected. However, the concerns among Germany’s key allies are rising, Scholz’s coalition partners get increasingly irritated, and a weather-proof German China approach seems as distant as ever.
Duisburg: From a Dirty Old Town to Germany’s China City?
The German rust belt city of Duisburg has been at the forefront of cooperation between China and Germany. However, the uncertainty over the future economic engagement of Chinese actors in the city and the growing geopolitical risks increasingly put the future of cooperation into question.
The Winner’s Dilemmas – Xi Jinping After the 20th Party Congress
While Xi Jinping emerged as an uncontested winner from the Party Congress, he faces significant governance challenges ahead.
Chinese Consumer Boycotts May Have Abated But the Ripple Effects Are Still Being Felt
A year after facing a widespread consumer boycott in China, the Swedish clothing multinational H&M returned to the Tmall e-commerce platform. However, the boycott seems to have left its marks that go well beyond…
Europe’s Response to China’s Quest for Technology
Europe is getting increasingly aware of risks related to academic cooperation with China, especially in the science and technology fields. However, there is a need for a measured response.
Voice for CHOICE #20: Eyes on the 20th National Party Congress with Katja Drinhausen
China’s 20th National Communist Party Congress is set to be a major event for China’s politics as Xi is heading towards securing another five years as paramount leader. It remains unclear who will remain,…
Look Who’s Talking: Chinese and Russian Propaganda and Disinformation in Europe
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) hosted a panel discussion entitled Look Who’s Talking: Chinese and Russian Propaganda and Disinformation in Europe on 22 September in Prague.
The New Italian Government Could Be a Headache for China
The upcoming right-wing coalition in Italy is set to shake up ties with China and Taiwan, partly in a bid to boost the Atlanticism credentials of the likely next prime minister, Georgia Meloni, criticized…