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What Do Central and Eastern European Countries Want from China? Assessing 16+1 and Its Future
This briefing paper summarizes the views and comments of participants during the first China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) International Working Seminar held on November 20-21, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. The…
Gotta Serve Somebody? Not Necessarily: Europe in the US-China Crossfire
The EU can carve out its own position vis-a-vis the United States and China. Back in 1979, Bob Dylan released one of his best known hits, Gotta Serve Somebody: “It may be the devil or…
Poland on the Route of the Chinese Silk Road: A Chance for Development or Just a Challenge?
In autumn 2013 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new project—or geostrategic vision—now known as the BRI, which aroused consternation around the world. Soon after, the Chinese scientific and expert community revealed that this…
Serbia: China’s Open Door to the Balkans
China is Playing an Increasingly Active Role in Serbia, Part of Its Expansion in Central and Eastern Europe. Despite a renewed interest on Beijing’s part, China’s relationship with the European Union encountered a number…
Oxford-style Debate: Should the 16+1 Dissolve?
Motion: „16+1 is a China-led initiative which does not bring any benefits for the participating 16 CEE countries, thus it should dissolve” FOR the motion: MARCIN PRZYCHODNIAK Analyst, PISM The 8th summit of Heads of…
China’s 16+1 Is Dead? Long Live the 17+1.
This year’s summit might be the last for the “16+1” initiative – not because it’s dying, but because it’s expanding. The old city of Dubrovnik in Croatia is gearing up to host the ninth…
Voice for CHOICE: Reinhart Bütikofer on One Europe Policy
Reinhart Bütikofer is a Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA) and the Co-Chair of the European Green Party (EGP). He is the Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the People’s Republic…
Behind the Huawei Backlash in Poland and the Czech Republic
The bold Huawei-related steps of Poland and the Czech Republic have attracted international attention. Yet these are only the most recent indications of the two countries’ growing frustration with China. The common denominator for…
The Misguided Discourse on Chinese Influence in Central Europe
Relations of CEE countries with China are often a subject to controversy. Tamas Matura, Hungarian expert on China, sees little justification for criticism from Western EU members. He warns that applying double standards threatens to…
Voice for CHOICE: Ivana Karásková on Establishing CHOICE
Ivana Karásková, AMO Research Fellow and CHOICE Chief Coordinator, introduces the China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) platform.