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Impact of Chinese Investment in Anaklia: Strategic Implications for Georgia and Europe
Georgian Dream, the ruling political party in Georgia, has awarded the Anaklia deep seaport construction project to a Chinese-Singaporean consortium. This strategic decision not only shifts Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations but also raises security concerns,…
China’s Growing Interests in the Black Sea Region
Amid a major shift in Georgia’s foreign policy away from its traditional fixation on the West toward Asia, China has successfully tapped into this emerging opportunity by aiming at expanding its presence in the Black Sea region.
China’s LOGINK: Securing Maritime Data in European Ports
A Chinese logistics software has quietly extended into ports in Asia and Europe. Its expansion is now in the spotlight due to the EU’s new port strategy and US ban.
“China’s Friend in Europe”: Malta as a Chinese Entry Point to the Mediterranean
The small island country of Malta has emerged as an unlikely foothold for China’s presence in Southern Europe.
Uncovering the Patterns of Chinese Investment in Southeast Europe
As China seems to be changing its preferred model of investment in Southeast Europe, a closer look at Chinese economic engagements over the past decade shows different motivations and varying role of local agency.
The Role of Cities in German China Policy
The engagement of German cities with their Chinese partners has come under scrutiny recently. As cities like Kiel explored cooperation with China, questions arise about the balance between local economic interests and national security concerns.
Chinese Stakes in European Ports: Geopolitical Threat or Mere Business Venture?
Chinese investments in European ports have sparked fears and a debate over the obligations of business to deal with matters of national security. Understanding the economic and political importance of ports, and the actors involved in Chinese investments, can help to evaluate their economic and political impacts in a way that is strategically minded but does not shut the door for business.
Duisburg: From a Dirty Old Town to Germany’s China City?
The German rust belt city of Duisburg has been at the forefront of cooperation between China and Germany. However, the uncertainty over the future economic engagement of Chinese actors in the city and the growing geopolitical risks increasingly put the future of cooperation into question.
