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Webinar: Where Does CEE Stand on China?
On September 11, CHOICE presented the pilot Central and Eastern European China Policy Audit 2025–2026 at a closed-door online seminar. During the discussion, the authors of the audit, Ivana Karásková, Selena Orly, and Konrad…
Czech Elections: What’s Next for China Policy?
On October 3 and 4, Czechs cast their votes to elect a new government for the next four years. Polls suggest a stable victory for the opposition ANO party, led by the former prime…
Talking Past Each Other: Examining Poland-China Relations Following Wang Yi’s Visit
On September 15, Poland witnessed its first visit from a Chinese foreign minister in six years. As part of a broader European itinerary that also included Slovenia and Austria, Wang Yi’s stop in Warsaw…
Xi Jinping’s Ideology in the Age of AI and What It Means for Chinese Foreign Policy
In today’s China, ideology no longer marches through the streets. It slips seamlessly into citizens’ daily lives through algorithms, mobile apps, and AI-powered technologies. What began as Mao Zedong’s revolution of slogans and little…
Tiptoeing around China – Poland Plays it Safe
Five months into the term of Poland’s new government, Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski delivered a foreign policy exposé, delineating Warsaw’s aims for the upcoming year. Sikorski reaffirmed Poland’s pragmatic stance towards China, balancing economic interests with concerns over ideological disparities and Beijing’s political tactics, while also avoiding any definitive decision to disengage.
Why Serbia Refuses to Stick to the EU’s Line on China
While Serbia continues to profess its genuine interest in proceeding on the road of EU integration, it often fails to endorse EU foreign policy statements and actions, including on China.
Has Russia’s War Against Ukraine Damaged Poland’s Relations with China? Not as Much as You Think
Despite more hawkish rhetoric from Warsaw, practical cooperation between Poland and China has remained surprisingly unaffected by the outbreak of the war.
Why Is There No Room for China in Poland’s Electoral Debate?
Despite accelerating geopolitical changes across the globe, Poland’s electoral debate bears close to no sign of them, with China remaining on the very sidelines of the discussions among local politicians. This problem is symptomatic of not only Poland’s lack of strategic thinking regarding China, but also of a broader intellectual disconnect in the perception of what is domestically believed to be important (economy, security) and the international forces shaping these issues.