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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.
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.