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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…
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…