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Why CEE Is Interesting for Chinese Military Diplomacy
Beijing’s armed forces are a powerful actor in the Chinese system with their own role in the country’s foreign policy – also in CEE. Serbia’s unique place in Chinese defense cooperation should not obscure…
Peace with Chinese Characteristics: Why does Beijing Paint Doves on its Tanks?
On September 3, 2025, decorative white doves adorned the giant numbers “1945” and “2025” during Beijing’s military parade along the Avenue of Eternal Peace. Overshadowed by the tanks and missiles rolling past, these cliché…