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Local Pushback Thwarts China’s Ambitions in Madagascar
Despite that Madagascar is among the most impoverished countries in the world struggling with non-functioning institutions and omnipresent corruption, and clearly needs financial support for its development, it seems to be immune to Chinese proposals for huge infrastructural projects. However, Chinese customers’ demands fuel illegal activities on the island detrimental to the ecosystem.
Recent Polling Uncovers the Blind Spots in the European China Debate
Although European believe ‘China is not Russia’, European perceptions of China are more complicated than some media coverage suggests. Country-specific data gathered by ECFR showcases that profound shifts are underway in many European countries when it comes to the way they see China and its international role.