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As Czechs Head to the Polls, China Remains on the Margins
This article is part of an exclusive new series from CHOICE focusing on China as a topic in elections across Central and Eastern Europe. As Czechs hand in their ballots today and tomorrow, they…
Connecting CEE and US China-Watchers on Climate Issues
The qualms about China’s impact on the local environments of CEE nations, particularly those along its flagship Belt and Road Initiative, is not confined merely to the CEE region itself. As climate issues are…
Russia Clouds CEE’s China Temptation: Chinese Views on Nord Stream 2
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. The recent agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline reached between the US and …
Germany’s China Policy is Set for a Rethink After the Elections
This article is part of an exclusive new series from CHOICE focusing on China as a topic in elections across Central and Eastern Europe. Germany under Angela Merkel has attempted to navigate a “middle…
After Pelješac, China and Croatia Eye a New Bridge Project
This article is the fourth in a series of articles published under the Future CHOICE initiative. “With great joy I can say that Croatia is connected,” Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, announced. “We have achieved a…
Does the European Green Deal Really Rely on China?
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. Still dealing with the heavy blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU has sought…
It’s Smooth Sailing for Sinopharm in Serbia
Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinopharm does not exactly have a stellar market reputation these days. The two Chinese vaccines Sinopharm and Sinovac have both been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for emergency use,…
Europe in Europe, America in Asia?
This article was originally published by The Diplomat and is reposted here with the permission of the author. As the UK carrier strike group, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, brand new and the biggest…
Tighter Ties with China Signal Ukraine’s Multi-Vector Foreign Policy
Ukraine is eager to cut deals with China as it confronts the West’s moves to allay Russian concerns. Whether Kyiv’s moves are a sign of a larger foreign policy adjustment or just a bluff…
Slovenian Presidency is Likely to Push China from Top EU Priorities
As far as EU presidency accessions go, Slovenia’s was rather inauspicious. Slovenia’s takeover of the Council of the EU presidency at the beginning of July was largely overshadowed by a barrage of criticism directed…
The Chinese Golden Visa Rush in Greece
Investor Citizenship and Residence programs have been a major tool of attracting foreign capital. However, the criticism over lax requirements and a long list of scandals have put related schemes under increased scrutiny. The…
Decoding Différance: Can Beijing Push the Taliban Towards a Change?
This article was originally published by CEIAS and is republished here with the consent of the author. One of the main pillars of Jacques Derrida’s philosophy is a concept of ‘différance’ that calls into…