#Investment
Not Really Probing the East: Romania’s Position on Chinese Investments
Romania has maintained a very cautious—and reluctant—position in dealing with Beijing, even before China’s recent heightened tensions with the United States rose to prominence on the global scene.
The Golden Handcuffs of Chinese Investment
China’s investments in the Baltic countries are so far insignificant, but the Chinese have their eyes on large strategic infrastructure projects, developments that are simultaneously tempting and worrying to the Baltics. During a dinner…
Closing Time
Rumors have it that the TS Plzeň’s archive has been taken away by the Chinese owner.
A Tale of a CEFC Acquisition in the Czech Republic
After the Chinese company CEFC made numerous acquisitions in the Czech Republic in 2016, it was widely assumed that the acquired companies would make a fresh start. The vision of cash influx and modernization…
Chinese Investment in Greek, Sri Lankan Sea Ports: Analogies and Lessons Learned
While Greece and Sri Lanka are far apart, both countries sit on the ‘Maritime Silk Road’ of China’s signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Both countries have seen growing Chinese presence, particularly with regard…
Political and Security Implications of Chinese Investment in Slovakia
The following text is a summary of an invitation-only seminar organized by the Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) in Bratislava in April 2019, attended by the representatives of several ministries and state bodies, experts…
Dealing with Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe: What Can We Learn from Australia
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) expanding influence in Europe, particularly Central and Eastern Europe, has been the source of increasing global attention and scrutiny. For those who have been monitoring Sino-Australian relations over the…
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…
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…
17+1: Exo Pame Kala
There’s a common saying in Greek, exo pame kala – “we are doing well abroad”. The phrase is attributed to a former prime minister and president of Greece, Constantinos Karamanlis (1907-1998), and is used…