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EU’s War on US Big Tech is Handing China the Future
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. The EU has spent years cracking down on US tech giants. While Brussels sees this…
Belarus-China Relations: Optimism in the Shadows of Asymmetry and Caution
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. In a statement congratulating Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election in January 2025, Chinese…
Strengthening Taiwan’s Deterrence: The Importance of Energy Transition
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a new concern for energy security has emerged. Whereas energy transitions were previously viewed primarily through the lens of climate change, they have now become…
The EU’s Engagement with Africa: Lessons from the Baltic Trio
When discussing why the EU should increase its engagement with geographically distant Africa, policymakers often point to China’s diplomacy and infrastructure investments. The prevailing argument is that these should be countered by the Global…
Future CHOICE Summer School Revisited: Navigating the Indo-Pacific
May 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Future CHOICE program as we welcomed twenty young professionals from across Europe to the second edition of the Future CHOICE Summer School. Set on the historic…
Decoding De-Risking: EU’s China Strategy and Its Implications for Croatia
As the EU recalibrates its China strategy with a focus on de-risking, Croatia finds itself navigating the intricate balance between cooperation and caution. This article is part of a series of articles authored by…
BEST OF CHOICE 2022
The past twelve months have been turbulent for China-CEE relations. China-Russia ‘No Limits’ Partnership, China’s tacit support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Beijing’s damage control missions and Estonia and Latvia’s decisions to leave 16+1…
Mentoring session: Where should I start? A career path to China observer
As part of the Future CHOICE initiative aimed at aspiring China experts, the CHOICE team introduced a brand-new series of exclusive mentoring sessions aimed at fostering the soft skills of junior researchers and analysts on China…
First Series of Exclusive Mentoring Sessions Reaches Successful Conclusion
As part of the CHOICE’s Future CHOICE initiative aimed at aspiring China experts, the CHOICE team introduced a brand-new series of exclusive mentoring sessions aimed at fostering the soft skills of junior researchers and…
EU-China Relations Untangled at the Future CHOICE Summer Program
Centuries ago, the Jesuits Order made an indelible contribution to the Western understanding of China. While China is no longer shrouded in mystery, it is now as important as ever to try to understand…
China’s “Strategic Silence” on the Poland-Belarus Border Crisis
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. At the beginning of December, Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko signed Directive No.9, a law aimed…
The Sino-Lithuanian Diplomatic Standoff Escalates
One year after entering office with a promise of an ambitious values-based foreign policy, the Lithuanian government is indeed creating ripples on the global stage. Most prominently, Vilnius’ decision to leave China’s 17+1 format…